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EK53 YHM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YHM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,768 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)

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 11 Sep 2013 118,593 miles

front tyres slight wear to edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 118,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres slight wear to edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,043 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,617 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,204 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,854 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,431 miles

oil dripping from nearside of engine

rear axle casing carrier has greenish fluid dripping from studs and housing

undershield at front damp with what looks like coolant

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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EK53 YHM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK53 YHM, 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 EK53 YHM registered?

EK53 YHM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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