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DA53 LZM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,154 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 50,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,638 miles

offside front shocker sligth wet

offside rear lense cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,368 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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DA53 LZM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA53 LZM, 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 DA53 LZM registered?

DA53 LZM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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