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KJ53 AFZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 AFZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,928 miles

front discs starting to corrode

warning light on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,928 miles

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

warning light on dash

Pass 6 May 2010 73,034 miles

damage to tyre sidewalls

rear pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres side wall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,283 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,095 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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KJ53 AFZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KJ53 AFZ, 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 KJ53 AFZ registered?

KJ53 AFZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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