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PJ53 CLU

2003 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 63,614 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 63,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,487 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,862 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 20,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are showing signs of perishing in the tread

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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PJ53 CLU is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ53 CLU registered?

PJ53 CLU is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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