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HW53 HFN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,640 miles

around front and rear axle suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 100,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

around front and rear axle suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,073 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 96,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,994 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,254 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,994 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,095 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,614 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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HW53 HFN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HW53 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

HW53 HFN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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