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NV53 SYU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,788 mi
Last recorded44,788 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SYU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,000 miles

o/s/f tyre screw in tread

Fail 8 Dec 2016 43,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre screw in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads low

nearside rear brake disc slight surface corrision

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,232 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,943 miles

engine oil appear contiminated

front brake discs corroded no inner face

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 SYU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SYU, 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 NV53 SYU registered?

NV53 SYU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is NV53 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 SYU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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