MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSR AND OSR WHEEL ARCHES HEAVILY CORRODED.
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSR AND OSR WHEEL ARCHES HEAVILY CORRODED.
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front No.plate insecure but not likely to fall off.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Slight damage to front No.plate.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heavily repaired (paste) at rear silencer joint
front No plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust heavily repaired (paste) at rear silencer joint
front No plate starting to deteriorate
Floor damaged at nearside rear
Front number plate starting to delaminate
N/S/F washer jet blocked.
nearside rear brakes sticking slightly
How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?
Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 KCJ is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SM53 KCJ, 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 SM53 KCJ registered?
SM53 KCJ is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is SM53 KCJ safe to buy?
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