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VE53 VUH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VUH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,530 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,172 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,451 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg/inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg/inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,000 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,670 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,372 miles

general underside corrosion

initial test done 18/08/2015 under ct code f2529f2b

vehicle lowered

zenon bulbs and tinted light covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,967 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

zenon bulbs fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,102 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres cracking on outside but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,442 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,952 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,656 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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VE53 VUH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE53 VUH, 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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VE53 VUH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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