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SY53 ZDX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,081 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,086 miles

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

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
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SY53 ZDX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SY53 ZDX, 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 SY53 ZDX registered?

SY53 ZDX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is SY53 ZDX safe to buy?

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