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HW53 DZY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,358 mi
Last recorded43,358 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,358 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,900 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust heat shield

small cuts to n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,559 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape and wearing low on inside edge

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 DZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

HW53 DZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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