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WK53 GHN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 61,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,736 miles

both rear tyres are worn

engine covers and undershielding in place

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,732 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn

engine covers and undershielding in place

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,270 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 GHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

WK53 GHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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