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NG53 KXP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,566 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 100,665 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear RIDE HIGHT SENSORE BROKEN

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear RIDE HIGHT SENSORE BROKEN

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,709 miles

Oil leak ()

both sills heavely undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2017 96,709 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)

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

Oil leak ()

both sills heavely undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 90,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,335 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 71,940 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,359 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,328 miles

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2007 43,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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NG53 KXP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG53 KXP, 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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NG53 KXP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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