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HN53 YSU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,600 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

right hand engine mounting weak

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,600 miles

right hand engine mounting weak

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,580 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both engine mounts worn week

nsf tyre 3to4mm

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,580 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both engine mounts worn week

nsf tyre 3to4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,736 miles

nsf engine mount week

osf engine mount week

Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

nsf engine mount week

osf engine mount week

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,000 miles

front and rear discs corrored

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,530 miles

left rear coil spring mounting seat displaced

some corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,530 miles

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

left rear coil spring mounting seat displaced

some corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,259 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

both front wipers split on edges and smearing

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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HN53 YSU 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 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 HN53 YSU, 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 HN53 YSU registered?

HN53 YSU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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