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OY53 DVV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,303 mi
Last recorded112,303 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,303 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,343 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 17 Feb 2012 90,860 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,154 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,154 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,467 miles

front & rear number plates not standard

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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OY53 DVV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 DVV, 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 OY53 DVV registered?

OY53 DVV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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