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PE53 VEB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VEB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,432 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front strut covers deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 86,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower steering u.j starting to wear.

Fail 13 May 2011 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower steering u.j starting to wear.

Pass 22 May 2010 76,596 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 May 2009 62,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 62,724 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 57,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 48,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,394 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 VEB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

PE53 VEB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is PE53 VEB safe to buy?

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