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MT53 HCZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,119 mi
Last recorded58,119 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 HCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,842 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Both Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Brake pipe slightly corroded To Nearside Rear Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too Offside Rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Sump corroded & leaking slightly

Steering Slightly stiff

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

All 4 tyres cracking

Both Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Brake pipe slightly corroded To Nearside Rear Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too Offside Rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering Slightly stiff

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both front tyres have minor cracks and inner edge wear , ok at time of test

sump has minor leak of oil (sump corroded)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,324 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,681 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 44,762 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,204 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 38,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,333 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,329 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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MT53 HCZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MT53 HCZ, 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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MT53 HCZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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