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KE53 ZWY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,902 mi
Last recorded46,902 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,577 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs are lipped

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,087 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split. coolant bottle warning light on.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,087 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)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split. coolant bottle warning light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,039 miles

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

o/s/f wiper starting to tear

Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,039 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f wiper starting to tear

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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KE53 ZWY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KE53 ZWY, 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 KE53 ZWY registered?

KE53 ZWY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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