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NG53 BVW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 109,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,267 miles

e.m.l light onn

engine coolant light onn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

e.m.l light onn

engine coolant light onn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,239 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,076 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 55,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,217 miles

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

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

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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NG53 BVW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NG53 BVW, 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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NG53 BVW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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