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PJ53 VTG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 77,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 77,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 45,064 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 VTG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

PJ53 VTG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is PJ53 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 VTG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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