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NX53 KBE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 KBE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,203 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,203 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,168 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,631 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,285 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,563 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,563 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,870 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,865 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 28,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 28,607 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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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.

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