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MW53 MZG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 77,134 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre heavly cracking on tread and slight out ov shape

nearside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre heavly cracking on tread

offside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 77,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre heavly cracking on tread and slight out ov shape

nearside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre heavly cracking on tread

offside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,094 miles

both front tyre's walls cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 70,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre's walls cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,986 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 55,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,615 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers riped

Pass 12 May 2008 39,039 miles

cuts to n/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls. no cords

fronts tyres low on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,392 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,392 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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MW53 MZG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MW53 MZG, 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 MW53 MZG registered?

MW53 MZG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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