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KC53 VCY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,188 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light is flashing

off side front caliper is starting to bind ok at moment

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,314 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,186 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 VCY 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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

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

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