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FA53 BYJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 76,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,442 miles

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

o/s/r light has water in light unit

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r light has water in light unit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,033 miles

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
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FA53 BYJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA53 BYJ, 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 FA53 BYJ registered?

FA53 BYJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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