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LB53 NFP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,662 mi
Last recorded101,662 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NFP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,662 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced frosted lens no beam patern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area corroded near suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced frosted lens no beam patern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area corroded near suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint clamp not secure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,289 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,903 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,002 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,379 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,297 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 NFP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

LB53 NFP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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