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MC53 BUF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BUF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 74,943 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 74,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 48,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 37,317 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 37,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,577 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

surface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Fail 16 Oct 2012 24,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to crack and split but not showing cords

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

both front tyres ON LIMIT inner edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,998 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 21 Oct 2011 23,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering rack noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,476 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering rack noisey

Pass 7 May 2009 21,194 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 21,194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2008 19,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 19,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,793 miles

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

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

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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MC53 BUF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MC53 BUF, 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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MC53 BUF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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