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VE53 VUP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,383 mi
Last recorded74,383 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front to rear at rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,601 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,651 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 23 Nov 2011 51,631 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring fractured (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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,400 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 VUP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

VE53 VUP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is VE53 VUP safe to buy?

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