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MW53 TVJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,541 mi
Last recorded42,541 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 TVJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,916 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 31,916 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front engine mount dropped

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,165 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 14,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TVJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW53 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

MW53 TVJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is MW53 TVJ safe to buy?

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