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WR53 ZNL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

38,021 mi
Last recorded38,021 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZNL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 38,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 35,393 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 35,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 31,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,691 miles

Offside Rear water ingress in light unit but not affecting light output

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,599 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 27,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,553 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rh tail pipe broken away

Fail 3 Nov 2016 24,553 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear exhaust silencer rh tail pipe broken away

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 23,052 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers split

nearside front brake binding

rear silencer pipe corroded and loose

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,226 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,584 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)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,383 miles

All discs pitted slightly

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 Nov 2009 11,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,639 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 8,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre. no cords exposed

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre. no cords exposed

Fail 21 Nov 2007 6,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre. no cords exposed

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre. no cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 5,442 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZNL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

WR53 ZNL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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