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PX53 FZY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,880 mi
Last recorded53,880 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 FZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,533 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust heat sheild/outer skin insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,107 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,376 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 27,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,981 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 23,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,883 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 13,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,270 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
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PX53 FZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PX53 FZY, 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 PX53 FZY registered?

PX53 FZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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