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KC53 WOM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake bind when rotated by hand

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Carcking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Play in steering system

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,952 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,661 miles

1. Both outer sills at rear starting to corrode.

2. Undersides of sills not fully tested due to plastic covers.

3. Slight exhaust leak at rear pipe.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is bold on inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,306 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,224 miles

both rear tyre treads low on 1.6mm limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 May 2010 57,278 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 57,278 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 18 May 2009 50,517 miles

Air bag warning light displayed.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 50,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag warning light displayed.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,793 miles

STRONG ADVISE;O/S/F WING DAMAGED /N/S/R OUTER BODY SILL DEEP SCRATCH.

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 WOM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOM, 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 WOM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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