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AX53 ESO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ESO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly draging

offside and nearside rear suspension area slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,967 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,849 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,179 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 49,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

front number plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet

rear number not displaying a BSAU 145d marking

rear number plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,161 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm inner edge

n/s rear tyre 3mm center of tread

o/s front tyre 3mm inner edge

stone chip drivers side zone a just on 10mm at time of test

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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AX53 ESO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX53 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 ESO registered?

AX53 ESO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AX53 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 ESO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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