MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine sump
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine sump
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
all 4 tyres getting low front 225/45/18 rear 245/40/18
front number plate not vertical
os hand brake poor/little effort
under side of vehicle rusty/corroded
Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
front number plate not vertical
os hand brake poor/little effort
under side of vehicle rusty/corroded
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
all 4 tyres getting low front 225/45/18 rear 245/40/18
exhaust heat shield insecure
front anti roll bar has hit front brake pipes (both links broken) (ns brake pipe bent but no visible damage)
front number plate still loose but secure
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front anti roll bar has hit front brake pipes (both links broken) (ns brake pipe bent but no visible damage)
rear brake disc,s worn & slight brake judder
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NX53 KBE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 NX53 KBE, 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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What year was NX53 KBE registered?
NX53 KBE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is NX53 KBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for NX53 KBE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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