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NG53 VKE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,541 mi
Last recorded43,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,541 miles

general condition of vehicle very corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 43,541 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general condition of vehicle very corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,483 miles

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

both front wheel arches are corroding

nsf tyre sidewall is cracked

osf tyre sidewall is cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,337 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf tyre has cracking outer edge of tread

osf tyre has cracking outer edge of tread

Fail 6 Jan 2017 39,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf tyre has cracking outer edge of tread

osf tyre has cracking outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,616 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 37,616 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,006 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 36,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,716 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,716 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly scored

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,970 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,970 miles

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

Engine management system malfunction light on at time of test.

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 17 Dec 2008 23,158 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 20,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,625 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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NG53 VKE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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