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KC53 RWW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,238 mi
Last recorded31,238 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 RWW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,238 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear diff seal leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2014 29,154 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2013 27,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,410 miles

advise;both front tyre treads have uneven wear

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,993 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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KC53 RWW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

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

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