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AJ53 ONZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ONZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,662 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)

em light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 26,238 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)

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)

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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AJ53 ONZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ53 ONZ, 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 AJ53 ONZ registered?

AJ53 ONZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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