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SN53 OLM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OLM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 86,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,424 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)

nearside rear light cluster has condensation in light unit but not affecting the light output of the lamp

Fail 1 Dec 2011 85,424 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear light cluster has condensation in light unit but not affecting the light output of the lamp

Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,816 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 80,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,474 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

damage repaired nearside centre

Pass 31 Dec 2007 64,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,322 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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SN53 OLM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN53 OLM, 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 SN53 OLM registered?

SN53 OLM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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