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CW53 HMH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HMH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 77,625 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2012 77,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2011 76,412 miles

Engine managment warning light on

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 May 2011 76,412 miles

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

Engine managment warning light on

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 74,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 74,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 68,425 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 68,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 61,192 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 61,192 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 54,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 54,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,061 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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CW53 HMH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CW53 HMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW53 HMH registered?

CW53 HMH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is CW53 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 HMH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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