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YB53 RZW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 RZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,125 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 38,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,714 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 RZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

YB53 RZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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