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OX53 CMO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CMO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 86,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,230 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,259 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,752 miles

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 CMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OX53 CMO, 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 OX53 CMO registered?

OX53 CMO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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