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FB53 FYW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,290 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING TO TREAD, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING,

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,582 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Fail 10 Dec 2013 40,582 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,487 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, ALL BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,388 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST, REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,501 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,643 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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FB53 FYW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FB53 FYW, 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 FB53 FYW registered?

FB53 FYW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FB53 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 FYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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