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PJ53 CMX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2015 81,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underseal added to repairs, ok at time of test.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,690 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,623 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,083 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,701 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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PJ53 CMX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ53 CMX, 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 PJ53 CMX registered?

PJ53 CMX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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