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SP53 JTZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,973 mi
Last recorded66,973 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 JTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

o/s/front and n/s/fron inner discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 36,171 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,309 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,168 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ON 1.6MM LIMIT

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,965 miles

both front tyres into wear indicators

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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SP53 JTZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP53 JTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 JTZ registered?

SP53 JTZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is SP53 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 JTZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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