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YM53 HKC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HKC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 70,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,795 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,531 miles

rear brake pads look low and discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,763 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,753 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 39,442 miles

both front tyres are low on tread and bald on the inner edges 225/45/18

Fail 23 May 2009 39,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,281 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 18,281 miles

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.

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 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.

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