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GL53 KNU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KNU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,698 miles

BODY KIT FITTED

N/S/ O/S/ INNER SILLS TAMPERED INSPECTION

O/S/R/ OUTER SILL TAMPERED INSPECTION

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,725 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various rusty chassis components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,371 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 85,337 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 76,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 76,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,902 miles

nsf engine mount weak

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 70,902 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front wheel nuts have 2 19mm nuts

nsf engine mount weak

nsr drop link weak

oil leak

rear shockers weeping

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,427 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

pads getting low

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferulles

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded

steering stiff at times

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,992 miles

rear tyres starting to wear towards 2mm wear bars

Pass 28 May 2009 50,551 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,272 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
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GL53 KNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL53 KNU, 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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GL53 KNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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