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VE53 ZDT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZDT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

diff corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,323 miles

slight corrosion to both outer cills

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

handbrake high

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,656 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLITTING.

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 ZDT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

VE53 ZDT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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