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BD53 YWG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,565 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 May 2013 114,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,590 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 110,588 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,206 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 102,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 94,223 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 30 Nov 2006 77,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 77,003 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn and ON LIMIT

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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BD53 YWG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

BD53 YWG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BD53 YWG safe to buy?

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