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KD53 PHN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,004 mi
Last recorded48,004 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 48,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 43,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,371 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 39,728 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,554 miles

handbrake exessive free travel

nsr lamp water ingress

Fail 19 Nov 2011 33,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,614 miles

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,678 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 27,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,543 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,051 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 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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KD53 PHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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