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WJ53 YKR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,239 miles

Alloy rims in poor condition

Brake hoses perished

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Suspension bushes flexing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,238 miles

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

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

Alloy rims in poor condition

Brake hoses perished

Fluctuation to front brake readings

Front brake disc inner faces badly corroded & worn

Front brakes imbalanced

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Suspension bushes flexing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,778 miles

covers fitted under car

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,236 miles

front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,248 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 24,246 miles

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

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

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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WJ53 YKR 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 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 WJ53 YKR, 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 WJ53 YKR registered?

WJ53 YKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YKR 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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