MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Both outer sills started bubbling
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears 60% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mount holding the 'd' bush missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both outer sills started bubbling
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears 60% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner faces (3.5.1i)
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places
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)
both front tyres perishing/ cracking slightly
several suspension bushes perishing
surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
both front tyres perishing/ cracking slightly
several suspension bushes perishing
surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places
both front tyres starting to perish
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres starting to perish
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
N/S/F tyre stepping on inner edge
O/S/F tyre stepping on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F tyre stepping on inner edge
O/S/F tyre stepping on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VE53 VUN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VE53 VUN?
You can check the full history of VE53 VUN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VE53 VUN registered?
VE53 VUN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is VE53 VUN safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE53 VUN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VE53 VUN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE53 VUN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.