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YA53 HHP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,447 mi
Last recorded85,447 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HHP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,648 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,648 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,266 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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YA53 HHP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YA53 HHP, 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 YA53 HHP registered?

YA53 HHP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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