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MJ53 URA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,569 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 29,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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MJ53 URA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URA, 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 MJ53 URA registered?

MJ53 URA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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