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AJ53 WWV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,864 mi
Last recorded19,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,049 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,548 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracking along outer side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 15,334 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear anti roll link deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2013 14,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 14,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 13,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,731 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 11,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 9,133 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 9,133 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 8,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2007 7,400 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 7,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 WWV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

AJ53 WWV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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