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VK53 GXV

2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,229 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,633 miles

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

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

corrosion developing on center exhaust section

Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,501 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

corrosion developing on center exhaust section

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,502 miles

offside rear light fitting contaminated with water [not affecting any functions]

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,903 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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VK53 GXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 GXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK53 GXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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