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MJ53 URM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 URM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,236 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake slightly bainding

nearside front tyre side wall in poor condition

nearside front wiper in poor condition

offside front anti roll link in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low from inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall in poor condition

rear bothside brake slightly bainding

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,214 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 31,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,556 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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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MJ53 URM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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