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YC53 VGV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,261 mi
Last recorded80,261 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,758 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,169 miles

Engine management light on

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Steering rack noisy

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,169 miles

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

Engine management light on

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack noisy

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,518 miles

advise steering rack noise

Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise steering rack noise

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,228 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,828 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise corrosion on faces of discs

Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,828 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise corrosion on faces of discs

advise front discs corrosion on inner faces

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,102 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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YC53 VGV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

YC53 VGV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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