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ST53 MFO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,157 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff casing corroded

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Sump porous

Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff casing corroded

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Sump porous

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,054 miles

oil sump corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

oil sump corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 98,803 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)

oil sump corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 89,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,010 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,040 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 MFO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFO, 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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ST53 MFO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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