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FH53 SFK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,158 mi
Last recorded87,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 87,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 80,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,299 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,967 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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FH53 SFK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH53 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

FH53 SFK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is FH53 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 SFK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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