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VE53 VUJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE53 VUJ, 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 VE53 VUJ registered?

VE53 VUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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