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N55 OTT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 OTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,223 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN OUTER WALL

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM[INNER EDGE]

N/S/R LAMP SHOWING CONDENSATION

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING CUT IN OUTER WALL

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,935 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 34,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,913 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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N55 OTT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N55 OTT, 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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N55 OTT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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