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NV53 HBB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,805 mi
Last recorded67,805 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,805 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Engine oil leak

Front & Rear pads 50% worn

Sm cut NSF tyre side wall

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF 7mm NSR 3mm OSR 3mm Size: F 225/45R18 R 235/45R18

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,147 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 front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing ply or cords

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,478 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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NV53 HBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NV53 HBB, 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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NV53 HBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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