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SM53 KDN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KDN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,148 miles

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

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,858 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,098 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SM53 KDN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM53 KDN, 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 SM53 KDN registered?

SM53 KDN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is SM53 KDN safe to buy?

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