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WK53 FPN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FPN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,463 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front disc`s slightly corroded

rear disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,463 miles

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

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

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

front disc`s slightly corroded

rear disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,254 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,266 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,569 miles

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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WK53 FPN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK53 FPN, 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 WK53 FPN registered?

WK53 FPN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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