2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · NC53 FSP
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 57,707 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NC53 FSP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 57,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NC53 FSP MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (NC53 FSP) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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