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SK53 ODW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,031 mi
Last recorded36,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ODW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oilleak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,031 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oilleak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,582 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,541 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 18,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,788 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 15,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,722 miles

nick on n/side front tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,583 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 10,575 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.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 ODW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

SK53 ODW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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