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ST53 NDE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NDE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cat pipe cover insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cat pipe cover insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,429 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 NDE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

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

Is ST53 NDE safe to buy?

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