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GJ53 WKX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,521 miles

both headlight poor

corrosion to inner and outer sills

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,454 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlight poor

corrosion to inner and outer sills

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,676 miles

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

n/s dipbeam output poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,101 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,470 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

o/s rear brake disk corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,908 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,609 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 29,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,713 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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GJ53 WKX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ53 WKX, 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 GJ53 WKX registered?

GJ53 WKX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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