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AJ53 OOD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,219 mi
Last recorded90,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leaks/ Slight wear to all brake discs/ Exhaust system corroded/ Front brake pads over half worn/ Both front tyres have slight cracking and are worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,260 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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AJ53 OOD 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 66.7%.

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 AJ53 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

AJ53 OOD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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