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NV53 SZC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,853 mi
Last recorded24,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,853 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 24,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,269 miles

n/s/r tyre is 2.0 mm (o/s/r 2.5 mm)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 14,306 miles

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Fail 21 Dec 2010 14,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,569 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,657 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 9,657 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 SZC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

NV53 SZC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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