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SW53 FKP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,470 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 SW53 FKP, 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 SW53 FKP registered?

SW53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SW53 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 FKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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