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HG53 YXE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 35,519 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting points corroded, but not considered excessive or seriously weakened at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 34,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 32,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 31,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,873 miles

gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,690 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 27,690 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,719 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 25,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,877 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,020 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 21,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,260 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
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HG53 YXE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG53 YXE registered?

HG53 YXE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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