MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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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.
Is OV53 ZPX safe to buy?
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