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YF53 ZHL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 124,761 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear. behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 117,461 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 116,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 109,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside rear light cluster

Pass 22 May 2014 101,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,586 miles

n/s front outer sill rusty

o/s front and rear wheel arch rusty

o/s front tyre low on tread

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front outer sill rusty

o/s front and rear wheel arch rusty

o/s front tyre low on tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,192 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 96,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,255 miles

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

advise all brake discs corroded!

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres low on tread!

advise small amount of play in bottom steering coupling!

advise small amout of play in both rear anti-roll bar drop arms!

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise all brake discs corroded!

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres low on tread!

advise small amount of play in bottom steering coupling!

advise small amout of play in both rear anti-roll bar drop arms!

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,121 miles

off side repeater damage

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side repeater damage

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,567 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 24 Nov 2006 54,641 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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