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KG53 ZZR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under floor sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,168 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,498 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,301 miles

Both front and Offside rear tyres heavily perished and cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,231 miles

Both rear lights and centre stop light lenes damp

Front and Rear brake disc's slightly rusty

Offside front and nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking

Slight interaction at offside and nearside number plate lights

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear lights and centre stop light lenes damp

Front and Rear brake disc's slightly rusty

Offside front and nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking

Slight interaction at offside and nearside number plate lights

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear light lens damp

Offside wiper poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,219 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,657 miles

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

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 ZZR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

KG53 ZZR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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