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YE53 YXP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 85,760 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

eml displayed on dash

Fail 22 May 2015 85,715 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

eml displayed on dash

Fail 10 May 2014 75,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 75,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 63,888 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC,S GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2013 63,888 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC,S GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,128 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 49,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,972 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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YE53 YXP 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 64.3%.

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 YE53 YXP, 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 YE53 YXP registered?

YE53 YXP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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