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AK53 YBC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,495 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,780 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,379 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
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AK53 YBC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK53 YBC, 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 AK53 YBC registered?

AK53 YBC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AK53 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YBC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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