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KC53 WPF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WPF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,256 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,226 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

em light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,033 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,359 miles

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front fog light glass missing

park brake imbalance 32%

Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,639 miles

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

front brake imbalance 21%

offside front fog lamp glass missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KC53 WPF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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