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GX53 USL

2003 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 USL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,346 miles

both front tyres tread wearing low

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,608 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 33,572 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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GX53 USL is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 USL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 USL registered?

GX53 USL is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is GX53 USL safe to buy?

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