MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to all brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc mounts and inner sills (2.4.G.1)
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc mounts and inner sills (2.4.G.1)
fuel tank straps corroded
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear brakes binding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear brakes binding
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear lamp units misted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YS53 RAX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YS53 RAX, 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 YS53 RAX registered?
YS53 RAX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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