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FM53 HHL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 26,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 26,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 24,719 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, starting to perish and split along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various deep cuts in the tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, perished and splitting along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, perished and splitting along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 24,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, starting to perish and split along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various deep cuts in the tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, perished and splitting along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related deterioration, perished and splitting along the tread grooves and around the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,215 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,147 miles

Nearside Front side repeater has cracked lense

Fail 23 Nov 2015 22,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front side repeater has cracked lense

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 18,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 8,704 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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FM53 HHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM53 HHL, 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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FM53 HHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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