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HG53 YXL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,514 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,490 miles

All tyre valve stems starting to perish/deteriorate

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,955 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 23 Jul 2014 63,348 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,028 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor damage to exterior of car in places

rear anti roll bar bushes and drop link bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,260 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,786 miles

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)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,263 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 YXL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

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

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