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CW53 HMJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HMJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,630 miles

engine oil sump leaking

exhaust bracket corroded

water in both rear lamps

Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,874 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,507 miles

Front Brake Pads APPEAR Low-APPROX 2mm Remaining

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,956 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,446 miles

Rear Tyres Low Across Tread Front Tyres Worn Low At Inner Edges Front Discs Lipped Front Pads APPEAR Low (Only Restricted View Available)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 27,441 miles

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

Rear Tyres Low Across Tread Front Tyres Worn Low At Inner Edges Front Discs Lipped Front Pads APPEAR Low (Only Restricted View Available)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,427 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 21,158 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 21,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 19,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,025 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
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CW53 HMJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW53 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

CW53 HMJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is CW53 HMJ safe to buy?

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