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MM53 ARZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 ARZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,741 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,741 miles

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

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)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,003 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,729 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,133 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 30,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,974 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 27,974 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)

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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MM53 ARZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM53 ARZ, 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 MM53 ARZ registered?

MM53 ARZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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