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YH53 CRU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 CRU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 71,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

battery terminals loose

oil sump heavily coroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,475 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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YH53 CRU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH53 CRU, 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 YH53 CRU registered?

YH53 CRU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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