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MJ53 URE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,077 mi
Last recorded52,077 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,077 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres in poor condition - wearing low/splitting etc

coolant light on

engine management light on

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres in poor condition - wearing low/splitting etc

coolant light on

engine management light on

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2014 49,092 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,658 miles

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

front tyres deteriorated and wearing on the inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres deteriorated and wearing on the inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,247 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,059 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,297 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 URE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URE, 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 URE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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