MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heavily Painted Under Vehicle
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and off side inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
front and rear hub components corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and off side inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
front and rear hub components corroded
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion to front brake discs
oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 KHJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FD53 KHJ, 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 FD53 KHJ registered?
FD53 KHJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is FD53 KHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 KHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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