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MT53 ZSO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 115,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a split in joint from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission /gear box centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rear and inner marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out sill rear marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning very notchy and grabbing when turned (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a split in joint from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission /gear box centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 100,670 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 90,384 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,017 miles

rear pads close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,584 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brakes slightly fluctuating.

rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,621 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,020 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,817 miles

front brake disces slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,817 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake disces slightly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,095 miles

both rear tyres nearing limits

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,900 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 25,900 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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MT53 ZSO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZSO, 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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MT53 ZSO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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