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GV53 UNL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UNL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 59,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,125 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,222 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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GV53 UNL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV53 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

GV53 UNL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GV53 UNL safe to buy?

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