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YB53 RZY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,798 mi
Last recorded58,798 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,798 miles

air bag removed set up as track car

Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,798 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

air bag removed set up as track car

Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

air bag removed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,643 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle set up for competition use no drivers air bag fitted single wiper conversion

Fail 31 Jul 2021 56,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle set up for competition use no drivers air bag fitted single wiper conversion

Fail 13 Jul 2021 56,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit also likely to fowl moving parts (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling exposed cables (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached centre bolt very poorly fitted. (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle set up for competition use, no drivers airbag fitted, no rear seats fitted, single wiper conversion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 51,183 miles

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

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

both rear & nearside front brakes binding slightly

coolant level warning light on

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted with corrosion on inner braking faces

Fail 13 May 2014 51,183 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear & nearside front brakes binding slightly

coolant level warning light on

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted with corrosion on inner braking faces

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,432 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 37,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,908 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 RZY 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

YB53 RZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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