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YA53 PKN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,350 mi
Last recorded67,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,314 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 64,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,564 miles

offside rear bumper/body has damage

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,997 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,997 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,248 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,248 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,503 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 PKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

YA53 PKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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