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KH53 JGY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,819 mi
Last recorded105,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 JGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,819 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 105,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play at steering column locking mechanism

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both windscreen wiper blades split

slight play at steering column locking mechanism

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,202 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,144 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 JGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KH53 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH53 JGY registered?

KH53 JGY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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