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BD53 YWH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 103,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 97,458 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)

corrosion to both inner sill's @ rear & offside outer sill

offside front wiper ends split

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,158 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS VERY POOR ON THE DIP STICK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES

THE NSF WIPER BLADE LOOKS IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND MAY FAIL WHEN THE NSF WASHER WORKS

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE CENTRE OF THE EXHAUST

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,695 miles

rear exhaust box clamp very rusted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box clamp very rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear box joint rusted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear box joint rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,719 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 69,820 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,729 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 YWH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YWH, 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 BD53 YWH registered?

BD53 YWH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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