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WO53 FHN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,659 mi
Last recorded43,659 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,717 miles

Lower front and rear driveline and suspension parts corroded slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2018 33,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower front and rear driveline and suspension parts corroded slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,186 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,409 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 30,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 28,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,200 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,486 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,894 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 20,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 19,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,567 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 18,567 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,965 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 12,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,128 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WO53 FHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WO53 FHN, 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 WO53 FHN registered?

WO53 FHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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