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NC53 ETV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,281 mi
Last recorded62,281 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 ETV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,150 miles

Offside front tyre worm on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,000 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,423 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,423 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,658 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,531 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 45,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,184 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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NC53 ETV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC53 ETV, 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 NC53 ETV registered?

NC53 ETV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NC53 ETV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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