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HG53 HLH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HLH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat frame mounting - outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced slide rail mounting outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat frame mounting - inner sill / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced slide rail mounting - outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,993 miles

rear exhaust mountings split

Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust mountings split

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,312 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills, sill to floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,629 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,010 miles

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

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)

engine covers

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,712 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,351 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,320 miles

2 small chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 small chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,438 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 41,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 17,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HG53 HLH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HG53 HLH, 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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HG53 HLH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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