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OX53 CTU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 78,533 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 78,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 76,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,492 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 74,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 74,422 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,425 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,570 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,978 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,682 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

offside front brake pad worn

rear exhaust slightly corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,895 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,054 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,443 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,953 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,998 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 CTU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 OX53 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

OX53 CTU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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