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LC53 YHX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YHX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2014 42,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear cluster has condensation also outer tail lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,443 miles

offside rear cluster has condensation also outer tail lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,925 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,445 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,647 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 7,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 4,725 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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LC53 YHX 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 66.7%.

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 LC53 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

LC53 YHX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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