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KC53 WPA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 50,579 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering to small + fitted to o/s (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre pipe to back box clamp missing, still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2021 42,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre pipe to back box clamp corroded, exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,610 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 33,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,745 miles

Cut to N/S/R tyre outer sidewall

Headlamp aims on upper limits

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,421 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 21,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,569 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 WPA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

KC53 WPA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KC53 WPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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