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YJ53 YEC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,393 mi
Last recorded57,393 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YEC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,393 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 54,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,298 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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YJ53 YEC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ53 YEC, 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 YJ53 YEC registered?

YJ53 YEC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YJ53 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 YEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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