MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all discs rusty
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front and nearside rear linkages (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint also has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front and nearside rear linkages (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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AM53 DKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AM53 DKL, 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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AM53 DKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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