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HT53 KTJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,026 mi
Last recorded84,026 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,026 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,378 miles

front pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,109 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,451 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,408 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 KTJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

HT53 KTJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is HT53 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 KTJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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