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OV53 ZNU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZNU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,338 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,846 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,258 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,018 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre pereshed and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre pereshed and worn on inner edge

sills corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre pereshed and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre pereshed and worn on inner edge

sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,659 miles

offside front wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split

Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake pads worn slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nearside rear light cluster full of water

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,770 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,304 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm and going out of shape on inside edge

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 ZNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

OV53 ZNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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