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AV53 ODX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,603 mi
Last recorded41,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ODX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 35,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,827 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,344 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 18,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,087 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 10,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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AV53 ODX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV53 ODX, 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 AV53 ODX registered?

AV53 ODX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AV53 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ODX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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