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YY53 WCX

2003 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,332 mi
Last recorded49,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,304cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,332 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking on

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,827 miles

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

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,586 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,574 miles

slight exhaust leak at back box to mid section join

slight exhaust leak at cat to front pipe join

slight play at o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,574 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak at back box to mid section join

slight exhaust leak at cat to front pipe join

slight play at o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,785 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,523 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front tyre has small cut on inner tread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,917 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

STEERING FEELS STIF.

THE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN RUN WITH A LOW PRESSURE.THIS HAS DAMAGED THE TYRE AND CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,254 miles

corosion on front brake discs and slight noise/imbalance. (lack of use?)

windscreen chipped.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,846 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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YY53 WCX is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 WCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 WCX is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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