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WR53 UFC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 79,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer to centre joint clamp missing, slight blow

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer to centre joint clamp missing, slight blow

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,995 miles

front pads getting low

rear disc inner brake surfaces pitted/corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,091 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,396 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wereing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,232 miles

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

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 UFC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc 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 WR53 UFC, 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 UFC registered?

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

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