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RE53 UDD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UDD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,088 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres ,and low on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and suspension , brakes components rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2020 99,088 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres ,and low on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and suspension , brakes components rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,912 miles

Rear Surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and braking components.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and braking components.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 96,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,850 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,883 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,883 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,669 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,112 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,002 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,547 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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RE53 UDD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RE53 UDD, 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 RE53 UDD registered?

RE53 UDD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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