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OV53 ZPX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZPX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 90,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2016 90,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 84,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,525 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REAR BRAKE DISC'S RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE JUST STARTING TO DELAMINATE

STONE CHIPS ON SCREEN

Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REAR BRAKE DISC'S RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE JUST STARTING TO DELAMINATE

STONE CHIPS ON SCREEN

Pass 17 May 2010 52,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 52,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,751 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 34,748 miles

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

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 ZPX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV53 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

OV53 ZPX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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