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FD53 KHJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KHJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,503 miles

Heavily Painted Under Vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 83,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,383 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 82,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,532 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,022 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,968 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,621 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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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.

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