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OE53 NVG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,145 mi
Last recorded73,145 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NVG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,572 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 62,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,805 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,035 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water in the N/S/R light cluster

Fail 20 Aug 2011 38,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre perishing and close to the legal limit

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water in the N/S/R light cluster

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear anti-roll bar link weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear anti_roll bar link weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,517 miles

n/s rear anti-roll bar link weak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 27,517 miles

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

n/s rear anti-roll bar link weak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,050 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 22,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NVG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc 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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

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

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