MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
engine management light on
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
engine management light on
rear brakes would benefit from cleaning been stood
both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
front inner brake pads75% worn
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres had very low pressure readings
both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
front inner brake pads75% worn
n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators
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)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 LBZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FV53 LBZ, 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 FV53 LBZ registered?
FV53 LBZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is FV53 LBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 LBZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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