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HT53 KTF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,248 mi
Last recorded80,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill corroded outer

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 70,754 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 67,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,306 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,198 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,198 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,221 miles

Both front tyre's slight damage on outer wall

Both rear lights have slight condensation inside

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,221 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyre's slight damage on outer wall

Both rear light have slight condiation

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,232 miles

Airbag light stays on

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

Offside front wing damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,210 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Airbag light stays on

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

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,896 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,642 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,125 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 KTF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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