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HG53 YXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,119 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)

slight grabb from offside rear brake

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,344 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 107,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,969 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 93,258 miles

stonechip's in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2008 86,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,744 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HG53 YXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HG53 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

HG53 YXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is HG53 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 YXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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