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KC53 RVP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,747 mi
Last recorded55,747 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,747 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

damage to n/side rear quarter

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 55,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

damage to n/side rear quarter

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,727 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,323 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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KC53 RVP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KC53 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

KC53 RVP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is KC53 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 RVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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