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KD53 PGX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,691 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,329 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,329 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,526 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING IN TREAD AREA

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL GOING RUSTY

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL GOING RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP TO SILENCER DETERIOURATING

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,184 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE LIGHT RUSTING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,813 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre tread depths are low

Pass 1 May 2007 6,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 5,955 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

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 PGX 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 71.4%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

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

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