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KD53 HXR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,659 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,184 miles

exhaust clamp at the rear corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,641 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 46,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 44,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,481 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,678 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 HXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 KD53 HXR, 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 KD53 HXR registered?

KD53 HXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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