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SC53 FBA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,417 miles

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,650 miles

damage to windscreen

exhaust rear clamp very poor ccondition

nearside front sunvisor missing

nearside front tyre 2mm and bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and very poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm and very poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,648 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs very poor condition

damage to windscreen

exhaust rear clamp very poor ccondition

nearside front sunvisor missing

nearside front tyre 2mm and bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and very poor condition

offside front headlamp poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm and very poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,629 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,923 miles

front brake pads on legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,710 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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SC53 FBA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SC53 FBA, 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 SC53 FBA registered?

SC53 FBA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SC53 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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