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SC53 FBB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,180 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,268 miles

Air bag warning lamp lit

Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag warning lamp lit

N/S/F brake disc discoloured

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

O/S/R brake disc pitted

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 28,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,100 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 26,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,560 miles

both rear brake slight bind recommend clean and free off

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 FBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SC53 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

SC53 FBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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