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WR53 WZD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,605 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer rear sill's and wheel archs

head lamp washers not working

n/s head lamp auto ajust not working

Pass 8 Mar 2011 111,178 miles

corrosion to iner and outer sill's o/s and n/s

engine worning lamp on

front reg plate poor

plastic sill covers fitted

water in n/s rear lamp cluster

Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,038 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 93,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,820 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 64,820 miles

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

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 WZD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

WR53 WZD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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