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YA53 HPJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,601 mi
Last recorded62,601 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HPJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,601 miles

engine oil at minimum level

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light indicating a fault

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,234 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,846 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 46,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,578 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 HPJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

YA53 HPJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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