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LB53 RXD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,287 mi
Last recorded65,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,692 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 38,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,078 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,775 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,011 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 15,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre worn thin

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 RXD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

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

Is LB53 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 RXD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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