MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre cracking in tread
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre cracking in tread
rear brake pads look low and discs corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
nearside rear tyre has nail in tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
nearside rear tyre has nail in tread
both front tyres are low on tread and bald on the inner edges 225/45/18
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are low on tread and bald on the inner edges 225/45/18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YM53 HKC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?
YM53 HKC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is YM53 HKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM53 HKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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