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HW53 DZV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DZV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,175 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,552 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,510 miles

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

lh wiper blade spit,both number plates in poor condition.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,470 miles

both front tyres on limit

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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HW53 DZV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 DZV, 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 HW53 DZV registered?

HW53 DZV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is HW53 DZV safe to buy?

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