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ST53 CLJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,026 miles

sump req

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,015 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sump req

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,476 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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ST53 CLJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST53 CLJ, 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 ST53 CLJ registered?

ST53 CLJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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