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VE53 VUK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes coated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,853 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

OUTER SILL TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Fail 5 Dec 2012 93,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNAVLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,162 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,827 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 49,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,002 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 VUK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

VE53 VUK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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