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GX53 URY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,094 mi
Last recorded48,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 URY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,094 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,254 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,013 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,062 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

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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GX53 URY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 URY, 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 GX53 URY registered?

GX53 URY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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