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AM53 DKL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,673 mi
Last recorded57,673 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,673 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,671 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 57,662 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,628 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,627 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,165 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,998 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 6 Jun 2013 28,998 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 14,737 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 14,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 9,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,144 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 7,137 miles

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