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ML53 DCY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,699 mi
Last recorded54,699 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 DCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,849 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2011 51,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,309 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,144 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,727 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 19,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,603 miles

Rear 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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ML53 DCY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML53 DCY, 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 ML53 DCY registered?

ML53 DCY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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