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PG53 UGY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,164 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 18,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,080 miles

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

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

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
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PG53 UGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PG53 UGY, 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 PG53 UGY registered?

PG53 UGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is PG53 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 UGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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