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YB53 DCO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,027 mi
Last recorded76,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 DCO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,027 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Underside Of Vehicle is Very Dry And Needs Wax Oiling

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,625 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 69,266 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 44,727 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,913 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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YB53 DCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB53 DCO, 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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YB53 DCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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