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YY53 RBO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,153 mi
Last recorded39,153 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 38,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe detached from silencer

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,933 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,887 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,887 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,722 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,722 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear light unit full of water

offside wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,488 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight auto-levelling system not working correctly

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,470 miles

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 12 Nov 2008 24,470 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2007 18,428 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,772 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 16,772 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RBO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBO, 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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YY53 RBO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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