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MJ53 WKH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WKH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,482 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,482 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,407 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2006 27,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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MJ53 WKH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ53 WKH, 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 MJ53 WKH registered?

MJ53 WKH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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