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KD53 PHF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,130 mi
Last recorded66,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,633 miles

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

eml on

ns wiper deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded inside surface

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,758 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 21 Nov 2007 46,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,977 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 38,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 PHF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

KD53 PHF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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