CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM53 KCJ

2003 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,380 mi
Last recorded107,380 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KCJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,380 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,380 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,887 miles

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.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,756 miles

exhaust heavily repaired (paste) at rear silencer joint

front No plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,686 miles

Floor damaged at nearside rear

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,835 miles

N/S/F washer jet blocked.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,048 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,411 miles

nearside rear brakes sticking slightly

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
Full Mazda RX8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM53 KCJ?

You can check the full history of SM53 KCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for SM53 KCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM53 KCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM53 KCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.