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PF53 JHL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,104 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,099 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,239 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,531 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,525 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 44,525 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,135 miles

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,113 miles

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall

osf tyre worn on inner

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 JHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JHL, 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 PF53 JHL registered?

PF53 JHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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