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FH53 JYR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,015 mi
Last recorded48,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 47,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,506 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 39,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,278 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 32,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,673 miles

N/s/r anti roll bar linkage slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to inner surface front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2010 31,673 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads 80% worn

N/s/r anti roll bar linkage slightly deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to inner surface front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,724 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 27,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,544 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,018 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 18,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,602 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 14,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front number plate holder broken

Narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of front discs.

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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FH53 JYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FH53 JYR, 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 FH53 JYR registered?

FH53 JYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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