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2003 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration SW53BCV
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expired 13 Oct 2015
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,432 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,006 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,550 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,004 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,468 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,802 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,438 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,706 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,112 MI
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SW53BCV was registered on 2003-11-24
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