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NJ53 CCN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,187 mi
Last recorded147,187 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 CCN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,187 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,187 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 144,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,987 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 124,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 110,806 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 99,287 miles

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

General under body rust

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,287 miles

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

General under body rust

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,519 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,930 miles

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

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

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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NJ53 CCN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ53 CCN, 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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NJ53 CCN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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