MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
small split on both front wiper blades
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
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YS53 RCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RCO, 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 RCO registered?
YS53 RCO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is YS53 RCO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS53 RCO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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