MOT Status
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66,478 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
patches of underside corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
patches of underside corrosion
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
patches of underside corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Both headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front subframe/suspension corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 CAL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 RX53 CAL, 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 RX53 CAL registered?
RX53 CAL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is RX53 CAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX53 CAL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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