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WR53 RSZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,117 mi
Last recorded121,117 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 RSZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 121,117 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both fron tand rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sil covers

underside corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 116,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic outer sill trims fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 May 2021 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2020 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,719 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

General underside corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 73,570 miles

N/S/F TYRE DEEP CUT TO OUTER WALL

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM AND DEEP CUTS TO OUTER WALL

Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F TYRE DEEP CUT TO OUTER WALL

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM AND DEEP CUTS TO OUTER WALL

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND OF RUN FLAT TYPE

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,107 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,383 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,939 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,771 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,084 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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WR53 RSZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR53 RSZ, 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 WR53 RSZ registered?

WR53 RSZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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