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OE53 NVW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 94,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,042 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 93,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,964 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,170 miles

chip on screen

front number plate cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,261 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,623 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,988 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,988 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,321 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 NVW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

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

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