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MT53 TTK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TTK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 73,871 miles

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

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

both front & rear anti rollbar droplinks slight play

Fail 19 May 2017 73,869 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)

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

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

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

both front & rear anti rollbar droplinks slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,723 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 63,486 miles

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

both sills corroded

under body corrossion

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,640 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,347 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,337 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,106 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,570 miles

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

rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,427 miles

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

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,951 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,453 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 19,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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MT53 TTK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT53 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

MT53 TTK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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