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VA53 JLV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,700 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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VA53 JLV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA53 JLV, 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 VA53 JLV registered?

VA53 JLV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VA53 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 JLV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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