MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system
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
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
rear discs rusty
front brake pads on legal limit
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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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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