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AD53 RNX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RNX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 111,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 104,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in front screen but not in the drivers view

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 104,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in front screen but not in the drivers view

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 98,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 94,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,762 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,646 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,700 miles

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,428 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emission test only just passed

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,863 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AD53 RNX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD53 RNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 RNX registered?

AD53 RNX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AD53 RNX safe to buy?

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