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YH53 YTA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YTA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,724 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,430 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,578 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,578 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)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,583 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2010 43,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,421 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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YH53 YTA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YH53 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

YH53 YTA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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