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CK53 ZFE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,500 mi
Last recorded102,500 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZFE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 102,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 May 2013 102,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,538 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 81,346 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 69,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 69,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,358 miles

offside front disc scored

rear discs scored

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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CK53 ZFE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK53 ZFE, 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 CK53 ZFE registered?

CK53 ZFE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is CK53 ZFE safe to buy?

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