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MJ53 WKL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,262 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,118 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,759 miles

rear driveshaft o/s inner joint has small hole in boot

Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear driveshaft o/s inner joint has small hole in boot

Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,526 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 WKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ53 WKL, 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 WKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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