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VN53 VGD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,701 mi
Last recorded65,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2016 57,160 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,878 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,786 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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VN53 VGD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

VN53 VGD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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