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MJ53 WKN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,350 miles

Oil leak

additional braking device removed from n/s rear

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing low

sill covers fitted to n/s o/s

slight rusting to n/s o/s lower sill edges

slight rusting to some suspension components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,317 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing low

sill covers fitted to n/s o/s

slight rusting to n/s o/s lower sill edges

slight rusting to some suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,703 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 94,703 miles

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)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 43,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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MJ53 WKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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