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YC53 SWU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,349 mi
Last recorded74,349 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 SWU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 74,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,744 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 7 Dec 2006 22,744 miles

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

slight b ind on rear brakes

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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YC53 SWU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC53 SWU, 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 YC53 SWU registered?

YC53 SWU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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