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YF53 YJB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YJB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,148 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 77,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,261 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,784 miles

emmissions management warning lamp on

unable to fully determine front brake pad condition/ but they appear to be worn thin (ADVISE WHEELS OFF BRAKE INSPECTION)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

emmissions management warning lamp on

unable to fully determine front brake pad condition/ but they appear to be worn thin (ADVISE WHEELS OFF BRAKE INSPECTION)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 39,023 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,390 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 YJB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

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

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