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NA53 EVL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 EVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust forward heatshield at downpipe is corroded and breaking up

offside front indicator repeater plastic lens has a small hole, no sharp edges or protrusions or incorrect light colour at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust forward heatshield at downpipe is corroded and breaking up

offside front indicator repeater plastic lens has a small hole, no sharp edges or protrusions or incorrect light colour at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Fail 4 May 2011 69,296 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s o/s front brake discs pitted

n/s o/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,600 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,616 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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NA53 EVL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA53 EVL, 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 NA53 EVL registered?

NA53 EVL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is NA53 EVL safe to buy?

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