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HG53 HPA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,870 mi
Last recorded126,870 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 126,870 miles

centre small member damaged

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 13 May 2016 126,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

centre small member damaged

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,843 miles

centre and rear exhausts rusty

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

rear brake discs slightly rusty the o/s also slightly scored

slight oil leak gearbox

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2015 119,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

rear brake discs slightly rusty the o/s also slightly scored

slight oil leak gearbox

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 112,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 111,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,849 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 36,420 miles

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

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

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 HPA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HPA, 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 HPA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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