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LB53 EOE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,646 mi
Last recorded59,646 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EOE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 59,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,941 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,058 miles

emissions/mil lamp illuminated during emissions test but cleared after single ignition cycle

nsf washer jet partly restricted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,760 miles

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.engine covers & undershields fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,758 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.engine covers & undershields fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,317 miles

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

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

nsf washer jet partl blocked,osr seat belt buckle/release notchy,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,condensation in nsr lamp assy,plastic engine covers & undershields fitted.rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,619 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 48,620 miles

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

under side rusty

wipers poor

Fail 24 Feb 2017 48,619 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,403 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,424 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 EOE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LB53 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

LB53 EOE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LB53 EOE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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