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GJ53 WMO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,486 mi
Last recorded56,486 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WMO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,486 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,889 miles

exhaust heatshields and rear clamp corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,961 miles

The N/S/R lamp has some moisture in it,the front exhaust heat shield and rear ex clamp are very rusty and the o/s/f wiper is slightly split.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,446 miles

Cuts on sidewalls of N/S front and N/S rear tyres

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,769 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 37,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 31,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,703 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,703 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,204 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 18,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GJ53 WMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 WMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ53 WMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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