CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 YBA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 79,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rust to underside of vehicle inc` suspension areas

Fail 23 May 2018 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rust to underside of vehicle inc` suspension areas

Pass 24 May 2017 74,702 miles

Coolant leaking around lower radiator hose area.

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

Pass 21 May 2016 68,866 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 66,314 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 5 May 2015 66,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 May 2014 64,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 May 2014 64,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,302 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,052 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,043 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,242 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 30,952 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 30,952 miles

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

Offside 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 YBA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK53 YBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 YBA?

You can check the full history of AK53 YBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 YBA registered?

AK53 YBA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AK53 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YBA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 YBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 YBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.