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HD53 FXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,614 mi
Last recorded48,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 44,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 29,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 29,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 29,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,204 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,241 miles

Both front tyre tred patterns are cracking up

Both rear tred patterns are wearing unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,630 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,238 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 25,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,461 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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HD53 FXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD53 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

HD53 FXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is HD53 FXB safe to buy?

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