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HK53 ONT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ONT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,188 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,557 miles

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

n/s rear lamp has water inside lens

Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,557 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear lamp has water inside lens

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,837 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (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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HK53 ONT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK53 ONT, 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 HK53 ONT registered?

HK53 ONT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 ONT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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