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GU53 ACJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ACJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 90,003 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,322 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,165 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2011 66,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

eml light on

Fail 13 Dec 2011 66,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,237 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,014 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,231 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,474 miles

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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GU53 ACJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU53 ACJ, 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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GU53 ACJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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