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MT53 TPZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TPZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 66,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,006 miles

nsr light cluster broken but not emmiting white light

Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,006 miles

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

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

nsr light cluster broken but not emmiting white light

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,312 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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MT53 TPZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MT53 TPZ, 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 MT53 TPZ registered?

MT53 TPZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is MT53 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 TPZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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