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OE53 GNN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,267 mi
Last recorded41,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,267 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All four tyres deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nuts loose but not insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 40,254 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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,307 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 34,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,200 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 24,200 miles

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

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

NOTE; front registration plate painted on front off vehicle and is visible.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 16,572 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 GNN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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