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OE53 HVU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,429 mi
Last recorded80,429 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,429 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 73,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,454 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 56,453 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 HVU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 HVU registered?

OE53 HVU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is OE53 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 HVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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