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EN53 LUZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LUZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,247 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre been repaired

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,508 miles

engine light is on

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

off side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light is on

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

off side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,228 miles

centre brake light is not working

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,157 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake travel high but not exess

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,162 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 37,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,589 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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EN53 LUZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 EN53 LUZ, 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 EN53 LUZ registered?

EN53 LUZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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