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FV53 LBZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,143 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,087 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

front inner brake pads75% worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,961 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,853 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 38,849 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)

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.

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
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 LBZ registered?

FV53 LBZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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