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SH53 JXW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,896 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,414 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,657 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2008 46,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 46,302 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,949 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 33,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
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SH53 JXW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH53 JXW, 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 SH53 JXW registered?

SH53 JXW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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