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HY53 ELV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ELV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 66,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 66,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,292 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 41,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,295 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,693 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,056 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,064 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,435 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)

front wiper blades split on bottom edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,146 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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HY53 ELV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY53 ELV, 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 HY53 ELV registered?

HY53 ELV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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