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HS03 OSR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OSR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

rear tyres perished and worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,498 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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HS03 OSR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS03 OSR, 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 HS03 OSR registered?

HS03 OSR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is HS03 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 OSR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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