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PF53 HSA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,407 mi
Last recorded67,407 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HSA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,407 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure jammed in front windscreen (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed inner and outer (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front sun visor missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge plus sitting on 1.6mm tread

air filter hanging at front off car

blue smoke from exhaust and oil has water in it

eml light on in dash

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some light warning light on in dash

Pass 6 May 2016 59,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,317 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 49,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,978 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,681 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wall cut but no cord showing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,696 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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PF53 HSA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PF53 HSA, 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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PF53 HSA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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