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RG53 FYW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,616 miles

exhaust rusty/clamp broken

underside very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rusty/clamp broken

underside very rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,507 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,426 miles

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

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

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

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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RG53 FYW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RG53 FYW, 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 RG53 FYW registered?

RG53 FYW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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