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OX53 BNU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BNU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,036 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 82,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,748 miles

NOTE: BRAKE SERVO HAS BEEN REMOVED, AND IN LINE MASTER CYLINDERS AND BALANCE BAR HAVE BEEN FITTED.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,745 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOTE: BRAKE SERVO HAS BEEN REMOVED, AND IN LINE MASTER CYLINDERS AND BALANCE BAR HAVE BEEN FITTED.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,426 miles

Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,483 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,483 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 46,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,355 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OX53 BNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OX53 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX53 BNU registered?

OX53 BNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is OX53 BNU safe to buy?

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