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LC53 YHY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,709 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,628 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,276 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 26 Nov 2011 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2010 68,444 miles

engine management light on.

front number plate starting to deteriorate but still readable.

front wiper blades smearing.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,675 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 YHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

LC53 YHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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