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KC53 RVZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,780 mi
Last recorded67,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 RVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,780 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Park brake (3.7.B.5a)

All rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Side marker light not working

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,229 miles

sills, sill to floor, floor all corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,399 miles

sills & facing panles corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,379 miles

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

sills & facing panles corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,306 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front pads 75% worn/ Rear pads 50% worn

Tyres: NSF 6mm OSF 7mm NSR 6mm OSR 6mm Size: 225/45R1891w

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,811 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,091 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,253 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 RVZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVZ, 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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KC53 RVZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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