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BG53 KYJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,972 mi
Last recorded58,972 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,972 miles

engine managemnt light on

slight damage to side wall of nearside rear tyre

slight damage to side wall off nearside front side wall tyre

stone chips in front screen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both front out side wing mirrors slightly inscure

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,472 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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BG53 KYJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 KYJ, 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 BG53 KYJ registered?

BG53 KYJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BG53 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 KYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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