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SK53 ODT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ODT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,073 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear discs corroded.exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,179 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall (225/45ZR18 91W)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 48,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,803 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 43,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,514 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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SK53 ODT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK53 ODT, 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 SK53 ODT registered?

SK53 ODT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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