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OW53 AHC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AHC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,624 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,246 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

water in nsr light lens

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,185 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 59,185 miles

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

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

front brake disks worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,257 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f seat belt has slight cut

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,040 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,933 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,847 miles

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)

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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OW53 AHC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW53 AHC, 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 OW53 AHC registered?

OW53 AHC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is OW53 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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