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KC53 YRR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,608 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak / n/s/f tyre split / n/s/r disc corroded / rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak / n/s/f tyre split / n/s/r disc corroded / rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,594 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,594 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,722 miles

stone chips screen

Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,722 miles

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

stone chips screen

Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,882 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 39,882 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,863 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 YRR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

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

Is KC53 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 YRR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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