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SO53 HBX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,326 mi
Last recorded88,326 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,407 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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SO53 HBX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO53 HBX, 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 SO53 HBX registered?

SO53 HBX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is SO53 HBX safe to buy?

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