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HG53 TKZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,008 mi
Last recorded32,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 32,008 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS VERY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 32,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached BALL JOINT HAS DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS VERY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,609 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 29,609 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,012 miles

bit of surface rust underneath due to lack of use

Fail 24 May 2019 29,012 miles

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

bit of surface rust underneath due to lack of use

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,009 miles

light surface corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Aug 2017 29,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

light surface corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,992 miles

various signs of rust underside

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres cracking

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,344 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Clutch release bearing noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f & both rear tyres perished

water inside o/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Mar 2013 26,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f & both rear tyres perished

water inside o/s/r light unit

Fail 5 Mar 2013 26,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,767 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 12,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,126 miles

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)

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 TKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TKZ, 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 HG53 TKZ registered?

HG53 TKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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