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WO53 FHM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FHM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 74,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,875 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,870 miles

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

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

N/S/R anti roll bar link is breaking

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs glazed

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,606 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,629 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)

front brake pads low

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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WO53 FHM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO53 FHM, 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 WO53 FHM registered?

WO53 FHM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WO53 FHM safe to buy?

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