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LC53 WVA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WVA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r inner sill corroded

water ingress n/s/r lamp unit

Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r inner sill corroded

water ingress n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,633 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,261 miles

ecu light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

ecu light on

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

ecu light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 614,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,563 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,492 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,928 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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LC53 WVA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC53 WVA, 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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LC53 WVA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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