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DF53 HAA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,398 mi
Last recorded39,398 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 39,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 32,491 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 27,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 22,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 18,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 17,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to sidewall no plys

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 16,710 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage on rim protector.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inside) (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inside) (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage to rim protector.

Remove item from drivers view.

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 15,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,304 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,932 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 11,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,329 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 10,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DF53 HAA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DF53 HAA, 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 DF53 HAA registered?

DF53 HAA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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