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SK53 ODU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,434 mi
Last recorded91,434 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ODU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,434 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear and o/s/f outer tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding

sump pan corroded and porous leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,271 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,146 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 ODU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

SK53 ODU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is SK53 ODU safe to buy?

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