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AK53 YBN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,424 miles

existing repairs appear ok

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

underside getting corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,424 miles

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

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

existing repairs appear ok

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

underside getting corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Sep 2013 76,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,936 miles

exhaust system and clamps badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2012 71,936 miles

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

exhaust system and clamps badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 62,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED .

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 57,995 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,512 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 52,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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AK53 YBN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

AK53 YBN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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