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KC53 VCZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 VCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,148 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,729 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,201 miles

both front brake pads very low and brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,643 miles

all pads low,discs corroded,rear brakes low efforts

Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,632 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all pads low,discs corroded,rear brakes low efforts

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,612 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 3mm

both rear wheels slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 8 May 2009 35,493 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2009 35,493 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 21,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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KC53 VCZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

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