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MJ53 MMO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,571 miles

light corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

light corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2009 50,414 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2008 38,702 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 38,610 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 MMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ53 MMO, 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 MMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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