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FD53 HHZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,345 mi
Last recorded105,345 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2019 105,345 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 104,164 miles

Eml light on

High level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator coolant warning light on

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

Fail 15 May 2018 104,127 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod on lever broken (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Eml light on

High level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator coolant warning light on

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 104,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Eml warning light on

Front both tyres deteriorated 225/45/18

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,791 miles

Eml light on

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 99,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Eml light on

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,678 miles

Eml warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator coolant warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not going on screen (8.2.3)

Eml warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator coolant warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,184 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 76,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,717 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,862 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,100 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,730 miles

1) tyres 225 45 18 2) o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges only just legal

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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FD53 HHZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FD53 HHZ, 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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FD53 HHZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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