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SG53 PDW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,961 mi
Last recorded30,961 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PDW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,961 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MGM LAMP ON

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE NEARING THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL AT TIME OF TEST

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,932 miles

Slight corrosion o/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,827 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,825 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

002 nearside front droplink adrift

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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SG53 PDW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SG53 PDW, 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 SG53 PDW registered?

SG53 PDW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SG53 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 PDW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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