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2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,605 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,600 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 92,303 miles

both front headlamps have slight condensation in both lower corners

near side rear lamp condensated

Pass 13 May 2011 87,799 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear light condensated

oil leak present

rear brake discs poor

rear tyres at 2mm - advise replacement soon

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

squeak from offside rear wheel area

various body/bumper damage

Fail 11 May 2011 87,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear light condensated

oil leak present

rear brake discs poor

rear tyres at 2mm - advise replacement soon

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

squeak from offside rear wheel area

various body/bumper damage

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,615 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)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly pitted

nearside washer jet partially blocked

rear brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,352 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)

surface corrossion on most suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,787 miles

emmissions erratic onmot test.lambda sensor close to maximum limits. see print out

front tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,996 miles

front tyres wear on inner tread area.suspension might require adjusting

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,039 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread

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 SEO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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