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YC53 USY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 USY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,161 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,953 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,140 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,363 miles

1-front tyres starting to tear †2-front brake pads look worn

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 USY 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 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 YC53 USY, 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 USY registered?

YC53 USY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 USY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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