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AD53 SYO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,718 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2017 109,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 109,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,870 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin and Nearside rear drop link has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,853 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

osf beam hazy,rear brakes sticky.marks to osf belt,steering stiff,rear exhaust clamp rusty.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,433 miles

wipers split//sump rusty//rear brakes "sticky"

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,128 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 28,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,487 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 SYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYO, 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 AD53 SYO registered?

AD53 SYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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