MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front wipers small splits
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Engine mount worn
coolant light on
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavy cracks (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front wipers small splits
Front number plate dirty - tape residue
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Engine mount worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
coolant light on
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant warning on display
Engine management light on
Exhaust back box bracket corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
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)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant warning on display
Engine management light on
Exhaust back box bracket corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
handbrake exessive free travel
nsr lamp water ingress
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
handbrake exessive free travel
nsr lamp water ingress
oil leak
wipers smear
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KD53 PHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?
KD53 PHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is KD53 PHN safe to buy?
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