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DE53 YUY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,130 mi
Last recorded37,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,130 miles

Exhaust noisy @ limit (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES AT LIMIT AND ADVISE REPLACING FOR SAFETY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all pipes coated with under seal

both headlights starting to deteriorate on pattern

o/s park brake a little slower to apply

rear exhaust not fitted in 2 rear mounts but system still secure

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Small ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device starting to crack

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mudguard area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats removed at the time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2021 34,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater missing BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Small ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device starting to crack

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mudguard area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats removed at the time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near sub frame mounts . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cover sills covering outer sills so corrosion cannot be assessed

Sills covered in underseal so some corrosion cannot be assessed . Vehicle has had welded repair not to a good standard .

Slight knocking from front of vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill has a plate stuck on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s inner sill corroded to excess and covered with a underseal so some corrosion cannot be assessed .As a plate has been stuck on and more suspected this has to be removed so a full inspection can take place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cover sills covering outer sills so corrosion cannot be assessed

Slight knocking from front of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,945 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,893 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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DE53 YUY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE53 YUY, 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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DE53 YUY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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