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AX53 GYO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 57,735 miles

Motorsport use

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner + outer sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Motorsport use

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner + outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe broken (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,482 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 22,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,456 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 15,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 12,453 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,954 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 11,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,284 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 7,635 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 7,635 miles

Front 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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AX53 GYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYO, 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 AX53 GYO registered?

AX53 GYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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