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MC53 JUT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,405 mi
Last recorded63,405 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,405 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,645 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,644 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

Fail 24 Nov 2012 50,621 miles

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,461 miles

Front wipers split but able to clear screen.

Nearside front tyre tread cracking.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

Offside front tyre tread cracking.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side and near side front tyre have cuts in tread

off side rear tyre have cuts in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,171 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 38,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,872 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 30,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JUT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MC53 JUT, 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 JUT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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