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AO53 OZV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OZV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,771 miles

under vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,271 miles

rear brake discs inner surface worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,271 miles

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

rear brake discs inner surface worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,758 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 63,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,551 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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AO53 OZV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO53 OZV, 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 AO53 OZV registered?

AO53 OZV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is AO53 OZV safe to buy?

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