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GK53 LFO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,771 miles

minor blow from last joint

nearside rear and both front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 9 Oct 2013 97,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

minor blow from last joint

nearside rear and both front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,992 miles

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

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

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

advise engine light on

advise very slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,790 miles

EML on

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Front bumper lower trim insecure

Offside side repeater damaged

Painted pannel on dash board creating reflection in drivers view

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,645 miles

Engine coolant warning lamp is illuminated at times.

Engine leaking oil. ( Possibly from sump gasket )

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,392 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn.

rear brake pads worn very low.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,460 miles

near side front tyre worn near to wear indicators

Fail 15 Dec 2007 45,299 miles

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

near side front tyre worn near to wear indicators

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GK53 LFO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK53 LFO, 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 GK53 LFO registered?

GK53 LFO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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