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YF53 NZT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 NZT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,275 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,797 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

condensation inside n/s/r light unit

engine warning light staying on

oil condition poor

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,253 miles

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

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

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,634 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit - Stone chip to front screen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres on legal limit - Stone chip to front screen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two front tyres starting to go out of shape

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 NZT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

YF53 NZT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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