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WF53 YYR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,038 mi
Last recorded42,038 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,391 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,808 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,716 miles

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

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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WF53 YYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF53 YYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 YYR registered?

WF53 YYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WF53 YYR safe to buy?

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