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OE53 GNK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GNK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 101,301 miles

Front crossmember corroded and weakened

Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill panel and floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill p[anel and floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember corroded and weakened

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,637 miles

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,171 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,094 miles

corosion to exaust system

corrosion to rear suspension

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak under engine

Fail 25 Oct 2010 88,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corosion to exaust system

corrosion to rear suspension

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak under engine

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,064 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,566 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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OE53 GNK 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 64.3%.

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 OE53 GNK, 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 OE53 GNK registered?

OE53 GNK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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