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YM53 PNU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PNU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,817 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside side repeater lense missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,727 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,176 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,059 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,675 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall

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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YM53 PNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

YM53 PNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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