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CX53 FKZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,381 miles

both outer sills rusty

front brake discs lipped

minor chips in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 92,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both outer sills rusty

front brake discs lipped

minor chips in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,214 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,814 miles

NOTE FRONT TYRES NEERING WEAR BARS,O/S FRONT TYRE NAIL ON INSIDE EDGE

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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CX53 FKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CX53 FKZ, 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 CX53 FKZ registered?

CX53 FKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is CX53 FKZ safe to buy?

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