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ND53 YSM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 YSM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,462 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,936 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 39,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,200 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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ND53 YSM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND53 YSM, 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 ND53 YSM registered?

ND53 YSM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is ND53 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 YSM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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