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PJ53 CME

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CME
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,701 miles

engine management light on at time of test.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,520 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on at time of test.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,883 miles

Rear rear exhaust clamp and joint corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,817 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on inside

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,803 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,699 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn in side and out

Pass 8 Jan 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,833 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,833 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 35,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2006 25,180 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 25,139 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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PJ53 CME is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ53 CME, 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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PJ53 CME is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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