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KH53 AJX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,263 mi
Last recorded100,263 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 AJX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,818 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,211 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,122 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,018 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,657 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,475 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 62,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,275 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 30,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
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KH53 AJX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH53 AJX, 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 KH53 AJX registered?

KH53 AJX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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