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HF53 PKN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 119,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,346 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,271 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,777 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,607 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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HF53 PKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF53 PKN, 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 HF53 PKN registered?

HF53 PKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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