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SG53 TMY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 TMY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2014 79,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,218 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,218 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,032 miles

Play in o/s/r droplink

Fail 28 Sep 2012 71,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

O/S number plate dim

Play in o/s/r droplink

Rear insides of discs pitted,corroded & not being fully swept

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,029 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake discs corroded and pads getting low but not affecting performance

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,452 miles

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 TMY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG53 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

SG53 TMY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is SG53 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 TMY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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