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CX53 HMV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 98,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,064 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades are split

exhaust is starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,776 miles

offside front anti-roll bar linkage slighly damaged/deteriorated

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,739 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,766 miles

slight damage to rear registration plate

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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CX53 HMV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX53 HMV, 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 CX53 HMV registered?

CX53 HMV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is CX53 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 HMV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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