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PK53 OEH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 OEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,312 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

exhaust has slight leak

Fail 29 May 2013 69,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,241 miles

oil level just above mimimum

slight oil weep on engine area

suspect slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,915 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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PK53 OEH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK53 OEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 OEH registered?

PK53 OEH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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