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MC53 JHE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,460 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,520 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,441 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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MC53 JHE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC53 JHE, 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 MC53 JHE registered?

MC53 JHE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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