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OE53 JFF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JFF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,577 miles

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,145 miles

engine oil level low

no tread on inner part of n/s/f tyre

only 2mm of tread on each rear tyre

tracking may need adjustment

tread low on outer parts of o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,905 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,033 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)

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 JFF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE53 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

OE53 JFF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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