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HT53 AXP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 72,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,821 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 68,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner faces partially pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear silencer securing clamp missing (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0018 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to spin road wheel to test wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to spin road wheel to test wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner faces partially pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear silencer securing clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 59,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,844 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear clamp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 55,842 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

exhaust rear clamp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,452 miles

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Steering slightly tight at times. Ok at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,036 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,834 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 33,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,218 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 AXP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HT53 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

HT53 AXP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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