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ST53 MDY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,961 mi
Last recorded41,961 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MDY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,961 miles

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

n/s/r suspension levelling arm actuator rod insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension levelling arm insecure

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 30,517 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

water pipe reture leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 21,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,976 miles

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

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

rear discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,830 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 17,067 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 7,235 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,188 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 4,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 MDY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST53 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

ST53 MDY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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