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YF53 HOJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 HOJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,903 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 33,163 miles

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

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2011 30,518 miles

EML on

Fail 26 Nov 2011 30,516 miles

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

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,384 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,380 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,953 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 16,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,473 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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YF53 HOJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF53 HOJ, 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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YF53 HOJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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