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EK53 YPL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,303 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 10 Apr 2015 73,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front 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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front 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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre split deep enough to reach cords

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,688 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre split deep enough to reach cords

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear upper stop lamp inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,509 miles

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear lamp unit shows condensation.

rear brake discs show corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,749 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2008 15,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,227 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 11,227 miles

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

nearside rear tyre small cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

scratch and dent on offside rear door and top of wheel arch

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 YPL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK53 YPL, 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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EK53 YPL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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