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SD53 VCF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,239 mi
Last recorded123,239 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,503 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 121,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,556 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,089 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,733 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,227 miles

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

n/s/f & n/s/r suspension sensers broken

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,117 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 18,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.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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SD53 VCF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD53 VCF, 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 SD53 VCF registered?

SD53 VCF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is SD53 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 VCF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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