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HK53 VKD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VKD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes unbalanced by 24%

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,753 miles

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,746 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

tested when wet

under trays fitted

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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HK53 VKD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HK53 VKD, 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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HK53 VKD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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