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FH53 SNK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SNK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiperblade splitting at ends

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,919 miles

Small crack in front number plate

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small crack in front number plate

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,412 miles

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

small crack in front number plate not affecting vision of registration number at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

small crack in front number plate not affecting vision of registration number at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,925 miles

rear electronic level sensor bracket broke

Fail 21 Dec 2010 48,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear electronic level sensor bracket broke

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,352 miles

n/s/r tyre damade to side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,494 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 SNK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

FH53 SNK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is FH53 SNK safe to buy?

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