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BD53 YWF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn inner edge

splits on inner wall offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,807 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,807 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,099 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 75,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,396 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,066 miles

damage osf tyre outer wall

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage osf tyre outer wall

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,449 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BD53 YWF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YWF, 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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BD53 YWF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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