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HT53 AXO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,516 mi
Last recorded69,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AXO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,516 miles

Offside Rear tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,927 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of outer sill panel. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 64,355 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake binding offside & nearside (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Cracked in outer sidewall around total circumference of tyre.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak on nearside front of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak on nearside front of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,688 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage nsf seatbelt

damage nsf tyre outerwall

damage osf seatbelt

front pads low

osf disc slightly corroded

slight damage nsr tyre

undertrays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,010 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front brake discs lipped.

Front bumper scratched.

N/S/F seat belt slightly cut.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Non Genuine Catalytic convertor fitted to vehicle.

O/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

O/S/R wheel arch trim adrift.

Rear heated screen switch cracked.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,640 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,531 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,396 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,078 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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HT53 AXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT53 AXO, 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 HT53 AXO registered?

HT53 AXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HT53 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 AXO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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