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MJ53 MME

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MME
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,474 miles

Central Front radiator light on dash but fluid level ok

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 52,474 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front radiator light on dash but fluid level ok

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,288 miles

Nearside outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Outer kerbing rib small nick

Oil leak, but not excessive towards front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lock nuts replaced customer own parts note locknut size is 19 mm rest of car nuts are 21mm

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,579 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

coolant level warning lamp illumianted (coolant level ok)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

coolant level warning lamp illumianted (coolant level ok)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 25,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,965 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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MJ53 MME is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJ53 MME, 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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MJ53 MME is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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