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MP53 PWF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity misty (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

all rear bushes perished but not allowing excessive movement

surface rust under rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity misty (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

all rear bushes perished but not allowing excessive movement

surface rust under rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,990 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,990 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,678 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,678 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,162 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,380 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,361 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,098 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 21,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,465 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,213 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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MP53 PWF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MP53 PWF, 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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MP53 PWF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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