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FB53 HZU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HZU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,687 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads look low

offside rear handbrake effort low but within tolerance, looks to have lever semi seized

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,777 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,710 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,866 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 10 Dec 2007 41,492 miles

front tyres slightley scuffed, on side walls.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,929 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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FB53 HZU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FB53 HZU, 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 FB53 HZU registered?

FB53 HZU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FB53 HZU safe to buy?

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