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SW53 BCV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BCV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,432 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside handbrake efficiency on 90kgs

rear arch covers fitted, limiting inspection

slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,550 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside in a state of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,323 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,112 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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SW53 BCV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW53 BCV, 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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SW53 BCV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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