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2003 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration HT53AUJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (light corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,646 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- light corrosion to underside
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,068 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear tie bar slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,395 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- brake discs surface rust
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,653 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 7 Jul 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,676 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 7 Jul 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,972 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 7 Jul 202617 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
13 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,220 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,220 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,201 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 7 Jul 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,302 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 7 Jul 202610 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,147 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 7 Jul 202627 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,467 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2011 7 Jul 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,231 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2010 7 Jul 20268 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,649 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2009 7 Jul 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,465 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,117 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 7 Jul 202628 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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HT53AUJ was registered on 2003-12-03
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