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AJ53 WWR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WWR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,693 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,512 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,665 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,596 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,832 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
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AJ53 WWR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

AJ53 WWR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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