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VU53 CLF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,326 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,326 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,677 miles

borderline wear to both rear tyres

front number plate secured with cable ties

front pads worn low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,169 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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VU53 CLF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU53 CLF, 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 VU53 CLF registered?

VU53 CLF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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