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AV53 KAX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 71,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 69,036 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 18 May 2017 69,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill getting rusty and weak

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill getting rusty and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,372 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,782 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 49,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,885 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)

water in tail lamps

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,219 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,512 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,732 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,188 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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AV53 KAX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV53 KAX, 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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AV53 KAX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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