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KC53 YSF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 43,898 miles

EML on

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,463 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both rear inner sills rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 37,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,392 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 33,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,141 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KC53 YSF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

KC53 YSF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KC53 YSF safe to buy?

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