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KO53 EOB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EOB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,598 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 52,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,708 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 40,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,469 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,701 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 28,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KO53 EOB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KO53 EOB, 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 KO53 EOB registered?

KO53 EOB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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