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YY53 PZW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 159,965 miles

Airbag fault light on

Coolant light on

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 159,965 miles

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

Airbag fault light on

Coolant light on

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 137,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 137,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 94,339 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,901 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 63,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 19,717 miles

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

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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YY53 PZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY53 PZW, 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 YY53 PZW registered?

YY53 PZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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