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LB53 ENL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,016 mi
Last recorded38,016 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 ENL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 32,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 30,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 29,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,314 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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LB53 ENL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB53 ENL, 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 LB53 ENL registered?

LB53 ENL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is LB53 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 ENL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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