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KD53 PGY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,802 mi
Last recorded70,802 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,802 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded max (3.6.B.2c)

eml on.....front and rear disc pads 2/3 worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 68,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,646 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,646 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,387 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 9 Feb 2010 41,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,918 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 PGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

KD53 PGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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