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KG53 HYT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HYT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion found to body and various components.

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,673 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint adrift (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and pipe corroded holed (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,775 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 47,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,484 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,432 miles

Advise rear tyre treads getting low 3mm - Advise to monitor

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,744 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 32,732 miles

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre uneaven wear

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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KG53 HYT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG53 HYT, 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 KG53 HYT registered?

KG53 HYT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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