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YS53 RAX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,385 mi
Last recorded53,385 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to all brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,240 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,713 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,683 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,440 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 48,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,147 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,045 miles

both rear lamp units misted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 21,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,150 miles

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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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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YS53 RAX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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