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WR53 ZNG

2003 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,673 mi
Last recorded63,673 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZNG
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,673 miles

At the time of test and as the car was presented it is very difficult to start when hot

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2011 63,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

At the time of test and as the car was presented it is very difficult to start when hot

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,013 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,343 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 50,344 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,782 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 36,782 miles

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 21 Dec 2006 28,056 miles

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

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)

Rear brake discs to corrode. †

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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WR53 ZNG is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR53 ZNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR53 ZNG registered?

WR53 ZNG is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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