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YA53 HRL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,403 mi
Last recorded41,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HRL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,403 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,403 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,499 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,135 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s/f tyre is deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,463 miles

n/s/r wing damaged plus slight tyre damaged on outer edge, no cord showing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r wing damaged plus slight tyre damaged on outer edge, no cord showing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,137 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 33,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,735 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
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YA53 HRL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HRL, 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 YA53 HRL registered?

YA53 HRL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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