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FB53 LUJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,302 mi
Last recorded27,302 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,302 miles

Engine has a slight Miss fire

Lambda Reading only just met

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 27,288 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine has a slight Miss fire

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

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

Lambda Reading only just met

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,485 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 17,744 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 17,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 15,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 12,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,807 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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FB53 LUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FB53 LUJ, 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 FB53 LUJ registered?

FB53 LUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is FB53 LUJ safe to buy?

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