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KC53 WOX

2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WOX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some wear on rear discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,818 miles

Surface corrosion brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2009 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,320 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,876 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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KC53 WOX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC53 WOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KC53 WOX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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