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KD53 CVC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 CVC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,278 miles

underside of vehicle poor condition.(corrosion)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 45,275 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed. (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle poor condition.(corrosion)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,882 miles

o/s/r tyre tread just starting to wear

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 44,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake discs slightly rusty...

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,985 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn low! 2mm!

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,mark in the side wall (Not to the cords)! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake pads worn low! 2mm!

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,mark in the side wall (Not to the cords)! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,134 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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KD53 CVC 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 73.3%.

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 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 KD53 CVC, 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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KD53 CVC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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