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SF53 PCY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,262 mi
Last recorded67,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 67,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil fouling

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,145 miles

both front tyres poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2013 154,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 57,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 50,904 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges. cat outer casing rusty

Fail 24 May 2010 50,904 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges. cat outer casing rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,927 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,871 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,235 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

advise changing o/s/f tyre

advise damage to both chassis rails

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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SF53 PCY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SF53 PCY, 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 SF53 PCY registered?

SF53 PCY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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