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NT53 DYP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated during tast.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,390 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,344 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,682 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,056 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,506 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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NT53 DYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc 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 NT53 DYP, 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 NT53 DYP registered?

NT53 DYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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