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WK53 UZX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,534 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 71,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,300 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,333 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust and sills

front brake pads are worn

Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,687 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,594 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,096 miles

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

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

ceck engine light on

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge/nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,927 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WK53 UZX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK53 UZX, 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 WK53 UZX registered?

WK53 UZX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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