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YF53 FCO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,795 mi
Last recorded58,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FCO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,795 miles

Both front discs, inner surfaces mcorroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,795 miles

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

Both front discs, inner surfaces mcorroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,162 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
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YF53 FCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YF53 FCO, 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 YF53 FCO registered?

YF53 FCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YF53 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 FCO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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