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FH53 FWJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,989 miles

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

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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FH53 FWJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH53 FWJ, 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 FH53 FWJ registered?

FH53 FWJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FH53 FWJ safe to buy?

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