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BL53 RYB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RYB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 77,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Fail 15 May 2013 70,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,665 miles

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)

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,426 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,808 miles

Oil leak

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,148 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 52,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,605 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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BL53 RYB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 BL53 RYB, 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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BL53 RYB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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