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DV53 WKJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,250 mi
Last recorded58,250 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 58,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,987 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,628 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,488 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,977 miles

both front tyres close to limit +uneven wear may need wheel alignment checking

sidewall damage

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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DV53 WKJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV53 WKJ, 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 DV53 WKJ registered?

DV53 WKJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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