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MJ53 WKK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,921 mi
Last recorded69,921 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,921 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,008 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,008 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front shock absorber dust cover perished

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 48,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edge verry close to limmit

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,518 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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MJ53 WKK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WKK, 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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MJ53 WKK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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