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OV53 PXZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,030 mi
Last recorded55,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 PXZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 55,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front roll bar bushes worn

offside front roll bar link arm partly fractured

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 47,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,014 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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OV53 PXZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV53 PXZ, 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 OV53 PXZ registered?

OV53 PXZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is OV53 PXZ safe to buy?

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