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OE53 NUV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2012 60,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre no cords exspossed

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 48,029 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,359 miles

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

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

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 NUV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 NUV registered?

OE53 NUV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is OE53 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 NUV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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