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KD53 HYK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,634 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 6 Jan 2014 59,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,244 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,083 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,651 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 27,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HYK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

KD53 HYK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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