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BD53 YVY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,506 mi
Last recorded44,506 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,495 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 43,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,269 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 38,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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BD53 YVY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD53 YVY, 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

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What year was BD53 YVY registered?

BD53 YVY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 YVY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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