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EF53 KGK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KGK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,863 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 59,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,486 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 May 2012 51,748 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 51,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,075 miles

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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EF53 KGK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 KGK, 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 EF53 KGK registered?

EF53 KGK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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