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N17 KSG

2003 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,571 mi
Last recorded52,571 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 KSG
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,571 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,329 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Fail 7 Oct 2013 47,269 miles

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)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,888 miles

E M L light on

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,615 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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N17 KSG is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N17 KSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N17 KSG registered?

N17 KSG is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is N17 KSG safe to buy?

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