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HN53 UXO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,174 mi
Last recorded40,174 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 40,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 38,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 35,382 miles

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Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 32,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,196 miles

N/S Rear Lamp Unit Has Partly Filled With Water

Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,196 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

N/S Rear Lamp Unit Has Partly Filled With Water

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,335 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,064 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,639 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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HN53 UXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN53 UXO, 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

How do I check the history of HN53 UXO?

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What year was HN53 UXO registered?

HN53 UXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is HN53 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 UXO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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