MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ii)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Hydrocarbon just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ii)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion underbody.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
corrosion underbody
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on suspension components
corrosion underbody
corrosion on n/s outer sill
corrosion underbody
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on n/s outer sill
corrosion underbody
Front shock absorbers gaitors torn
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 lamps condensation inside
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
underbody & components showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (4.1.E.1)
Front shock absorbers gaitors torn
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 lamps condensation inside
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
underbody & components showing corrosion
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)
nsf side light dull
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
heavy inner edge wear front tyres, req's tracking check/adjustment. wiper blades splitting
heavy inner edge wear front tyres, req's tracking check/adjustment. wiper blades splitting
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edge
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KG53 ZDW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KG53 ZDW, 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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KG53 ZDW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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