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HT53 FYD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,549 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear brake has a slight bind

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 109,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear brake has a slight bind

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,567 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,409 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,937 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 85,937 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fuel pipes damaged.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fuel pipes damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,881 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,008 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper distorted on outer edge

offside wiper slit on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,546 miles

nearside wiper distorted on outer edge

offside wiper slit on edges

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 FYD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

HT53 FYD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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