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YF53 YHU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,069 mi
Last recorded52,069 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,419 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 YHU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

YF53 YHU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is YF53 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 YHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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