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PX53 OVB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 OVB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills showing corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 60,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,986 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,630 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,555 miles

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,745 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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PX53 OVB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PX53 OVB, 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 PX53 OVB registered?

PX53 OVB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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