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YX53 MYA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MYA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 70,928 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 54,039 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 15 May 2009 43,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,378 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not showing canvas

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,754 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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YX53 MYA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX53 MYA, 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 YX53 MYA registered?

YX53 MYA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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