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GK53 KAE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KAE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres signs of wear

Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres signs of wear

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,167 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,151 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,669 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,191 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,625 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,560 miles

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge, and tyre worn to 3mm

advise offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 19,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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GK53 KAE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GK53 KAE, 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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GK53 KAE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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