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VN53 FHY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,379 mi
Last recorded39,379 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 FHY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,535 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,326 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,482 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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VN53 FHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN53 FHY, 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 VN53 FHY registered?

VN53 FHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is VN53 FHY safe to buy?

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