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OY53 ZYL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,472 mi
Last recorded51,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ZYL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,320 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,047 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 20,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 13,745 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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OY53 ZYL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY53 ZYL, 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 OY53 ZYL registered?

OY53 ZYL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is OY53 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 ZYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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