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KC53 HTJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 HTJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,222 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 68,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 41,380 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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KC53 HTJ 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 62.5%.

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 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 KC53 HTJ, 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 KC53 HTJ registered?

KC53 HTJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is KC53 HTJ safe to buy?

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