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KH53 WLZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,882 mi
Last recorded48,882 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 WLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,866 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,520 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
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KH53 WLZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

KH53 WLZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is KH53 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH53 WLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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