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OE53 HVF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HVF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,485 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,672 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

under body surface rust

Pass 24 Dec 2020 97,005 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,543 miles

cant check quality of welds due to seamsealer and underseal

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,239 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf door handle broke but still opens

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres have slighlty stretched tyres but dont look dangerous

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres have slighlty stretched tyres but dont look dangerous

Fail 8 May 2012 57,128 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 57,128 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,997 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 52,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 48,552 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 48,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,871 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 40,823 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,475 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,775 miles

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

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

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

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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OE53 HVF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE53 HVF, 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 OE53 HVF registered?

OE53 HVF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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