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FH53 ZZY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,745 mi
Last recorded47,745 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 30,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,171 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 ZZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc 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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

FH53 ZZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FH53 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 ZZY 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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