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CK53 YSD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 YSD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 138,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front Two Number plates fitted (incorrect sticker plate & Correct solid plate) Tested to correct solid plate which meets criteria at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

One spark plug loose, may require adjustments

Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,917 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

rear tyres near limit markers

Fail 8 Sep 2016 131,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

rear tyres near limit markers

Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 105,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

general under body corrosion set in

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,850 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads about 70% worn

o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,386 miles

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

front brake pads about 70% worn

o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,592 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 25,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CK53 YSD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK53 YSD, 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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CK53 YSD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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