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HF53 RAU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 105,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 102,734 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 102,734 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,867 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HF53 RAU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

HF53 RAU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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