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LB53 NHN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,304 mi
Last recorded26,304 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,304 miles

All brake discs corroding & show wear

All suspension shows general age & wear

Rear brake pads getting low

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,999 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
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LB53 NHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

LB53 NHN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LB53 NHN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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