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HN53 KMU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 KMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,624 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,624 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH BLUE NOW WHITE (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 May 2016 81,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,092 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 64,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,190 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded but still holding pipes together

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,377 miles

n/s rear tyre om limit 1.6mm

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil level low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,329 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,939 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 36,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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HN53 KMU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN53 KMU, 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 HN53 KMU registered?

HN53 KMU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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