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RX53 MDK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MDK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,320 miles

engine mounting changed

exhaust modified

susp lowered

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,723 miles

VEHICLE MODIFIED

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,135 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,376 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light cluster has condensation build up inside

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,586 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,818 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)

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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RX53 MDK 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 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 RX53 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

RX53 MDK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is RX53 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 MDK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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