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HT53 AYJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 85,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,400 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))

Slight blow from centre to rear box joint

Fail 14 Dec 2019 84,338 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Slight blow from centre to rear box joint

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,904 miles

rear brake binding slightly

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,412 miles

all dust covers poor

exhaust rusty

sills rusty

underside rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all dust covers poor

exhaust rusty

sills rusty

underside rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,569 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

front pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,563 miles

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)

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

both rear inner sills rusty

front pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,605 miles

both rear tyres very much on limit

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,561 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 47,466 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded center and rear

rear brakes have slight restrictive movement

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 47,000 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,962 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 33,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,543 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 24,044 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,627 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 AYJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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