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UK53 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK53 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,990 miles

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front and rear discs rusted and pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,905 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2010 70,095 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 70,094 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,610 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 39,097 miles

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

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

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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UK53 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UK53 RXB, 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 UK53 RXB registered?

UK53 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is UK53 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for UK53 RXB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UK53 RXB have outstanding finance?

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