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KD53 ZFR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,488 mi
Last recorded64,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 59,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,296 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 52,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres worn very low on inside edges and badly perished

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall and worn low

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,169 miles

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres worn very low on inside edges and badly perished

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall and worn low

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

baby seat in rear off side seat not full seat belt check carred out

head light level lamp on dash lights work ok

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,124 miles

Both front wipers split, but still clear front windsreen.

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Headlight Auto-levelling malfunction indicator light on.

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 38,124 miles

Both front wipers split, but still clear front windsreen.

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Headlight Auto-levelling malfunction indicator light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,929 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 19,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 ZFR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

KD53 ZFR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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