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KO53 FHC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,273 mi
Last recorded49,273 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 49,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 49,044 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 49,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,600 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,391 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 Jul 2015 43,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,629 miles

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

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,181 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edge

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,572 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,572 miles

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

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,975 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KO53 FHC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KO53 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

KO53 FHC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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