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PJ53 HDC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,047 mi
Last recorded110,047 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HDC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,047 miles

General corrosion to the majority of vehicle underside

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,920 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,995 miles

Subframe & underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,639 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 104,634 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Off side rear (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,398 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 98,111 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,196 miles

both rear tyres have low tread

Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,195 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have low tread

Pass 8 May 2013 88,072 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 88,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,240 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 72,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,816 miles

Offside Front 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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PJ53 HDC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ53 HDC, 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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PJ53 HDC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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