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YB53 EXV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,594 mi
Last recorded59,594 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 EXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,594 miles

under body of engine oily

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leek

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,549 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,549 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,093 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 EXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXV, 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 YB53 EXV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB53 EXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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