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M14 KCA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 120,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,134 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,134 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns/os (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ns/os outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt,both rear light clusters have conndensation,n/s/f outter side wall damaged,

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,208 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt,both rear light clusters have conndensation,n/s/f outter side wall damaged,

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,701 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,781 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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M14 KCA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M14 KCA, 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 M14 KCA registered?

M14 KCA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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