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KG53 ZDW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZDW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 100,110 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 100,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 99,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,587 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,859 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 97,034 miles

corrosion underbody

Pass 4 May 2018 96,238 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,469 miles

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion underbody

Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,460 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,991 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,766 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 81,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,897 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,897 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,397 miles

heavy inner edge wear front tyres, req's tracking check/adjustment. wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,599 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 43,599 miles

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

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 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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