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WR53 ZLY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,564 mi
Last recorded68,564 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZLY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,763 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,201 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,822 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,745 miles

both front tyre sceubing on inner eage

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,082 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
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WR53 ZLY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

WR53 ZLY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is WR53 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 ZLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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