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FH53 SGX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,161 mi
Last recorded46,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SGX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,211 miles

all brake disc's getting rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,655 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †rear discs corroded on inner surface †front tyres on 3mm and wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,855 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
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FH53 SGX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

FH53 SGX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FH53 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 SGX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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