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KT53 HNL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HNL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,986 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,918 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all corroded areas chalked

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 May 2015 78,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,902 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,120 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 60,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full examination

surface corrosion to off side outer sill ,rear suspension componants/rear inner sills,near side and off side front chassis.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,270 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,270 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,013 miles

o/s/r tyre on the required limit ,recommend replacement.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,733 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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KT53 HNL 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 71.4%.

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 KT53 HNL, 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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KT53 HNL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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