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YB53 EYP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 EYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,730 miles

All brake pipes greased

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Various points of corrosion not deemed excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pipes greased

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,373 miles

brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

various parts of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,122 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,444 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 EYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB53 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

YB53 EYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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