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SW53 KWY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,552 mi
Last recorded44,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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
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SW53 KWY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

SW53 KWY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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