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PS53 CMS

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS53 CMS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,636 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,391 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,865 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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PS53 CMS is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PS53 CMS, 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 PS53 CMS registered?

PS53 CMS is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is PS53 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS53 CMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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