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ST53 SRX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,695 mi
Last recorded44,695 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,591 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,122 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 15,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,721 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,845 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 10,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 SRX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

ST53 SRX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is ST53 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 SRX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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