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BT53 HVP

2003 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HVP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,262 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,244 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,076 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,285 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,285 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BT53 HVP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT53 HVP, 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 BT53 HVP registered?

BT53 HVP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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