MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
oil sump corroded
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
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
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ST53 MFO registered?
ST53 MFO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.
Is ST53 MFO safe to buy?
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