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LC53 YGN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,576 mi
Last recorded98,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 89,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

oil light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,158 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,096 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 YGN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YGN, 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 LC53 YGN registered?

LC53 YGN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is LC53 YGN safe to buy?

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