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HD53 BNE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BNE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 36,408 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,570 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 33,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front plus rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,136 miles

front and rear tyres perishing sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,221 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 24,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,155 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)

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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HD53 BNE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HD53 BNE, 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 HD53 BNE registered?

HD53 BNE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HD53 BNE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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