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FB53 KHG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KHG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 92,127 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 85,033 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

MIL light on

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 20 Nov 2010 77,371 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,475 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,759 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,673 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 31,436 miles

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

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

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

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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FB53 KHG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 FB53 KHG, 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 FB53 KHG registered?

FB53 KHG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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