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GV53 UNK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,402 mi
Last recorded45,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UNK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,402 miles

slight distortion nearside rear roadwheel inner bead

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight distortion nearside rear roadwheel inner bead

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,972 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear inner and outer sill panels corroded

underside very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,962 miles

surface corrosion underbody/exhaust/suspension/sills

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,311 miles

front pads very low! discs lipped

surface corrosion evident underbody..

Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads very low! discs lipped

rear discs heavily corroded inside faces...

rear pads very low!

surface corrosion evident underbody..

Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,547 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
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GV53 UNK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV53 UNK, 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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What year was GV53 UNK registered?

GV53 UNK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is GV53 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 UNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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