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YM53 HHO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,936 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,934 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,777 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 32,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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YM53 HHO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YM53 HHO, 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 YM53 HHO registered?

YM53 HHO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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