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YB53 ZVT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,571 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 61,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on edges

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,984 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 38,984 miles

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

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

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 ZVT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

YB53 ZVT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 ZVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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