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WM53 OUC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,588 mi
Last recorded93,588 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OUC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 93,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,539 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,673 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 78,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,227 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre has a large cut in the tread but no cords are exposed.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 50,057 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,538 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,367 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 36,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 12 May 2006 32,147 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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WM53 OUC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM53 OUC, 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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WM53 OUC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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