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KG53 ZZP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,184 mi
Last recorded74,184 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZZP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 60,801 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,172 miles

both rear tyres getting low on wear marks

cover fitted to vehicle

exhaust clamps corroded

off side rear brake slighty binding and macking slight noise

suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,442 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,918 miles

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 ZZP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

KG53 ZZP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 ZZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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