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PE53 PZC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,240 mi
Last recorded61,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 PZC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,704 miles

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

Rear brakes showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brakes showing signs of detteriation.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,046 miles

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

Both sides rear brake pads low

Nearside door damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

Both sides rear brake pads low

Nearside door damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2010 54,046 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside door damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,839 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,949 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,626 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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PE53 PZC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PE53 PZC, 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 PE53 PZC registered?

PE53 PZC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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