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HD53 FXF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FXF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,619 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,637 miles

Front brake disc's are in poor condition due to corrosion.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Water in nearside front side repeater.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Front brake disc's are in poor condition due to corrosion.

Water in nearside front side repeater.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 19,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,292 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 FXF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

HD53 FXF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is HD53 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 FXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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