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VE53 VUM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,287 mi
Last recorded53,287 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 50,028 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,586 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front headlamp not as bright as nearside front headlamp.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,216 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,821 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
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VE53 VUM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

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

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The MOT history for VE53 VUM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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