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KD53 CVR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,357 miles

Exhaust rear clamp split.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 74,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Interior rear view mirror damaged.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,245 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,730 miles

Both front wiper blades worn, advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Both rear brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

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

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

Rear of exhaust system has severe localised corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front wiper blades worn, advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Both rear brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

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

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

Rear of exhaust system has severe localised corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,376 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 54,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,427 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,986 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 CVR 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 CVR, 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 CVR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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