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SN53 RFJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,860 mi
Last recorded50,860 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RFJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,788 miles

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

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

advise.. sump poris [leaking oil]

Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise.. sump poris [leaking oil]

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 29,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,859 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 24,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,330 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 RFJ 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 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 SN53 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

SN53 RFJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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