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LF53 OCB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OCB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 68,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Centre tread seperation occuring on both front tyyres

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Centre tread seperation occuring on both front tyyres

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,667 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres are starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,524 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,482 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 59,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust at joint and clamp in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,346 miles

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

brake pipe has been cleaned

Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,473 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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LF53 OCB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF53 OCB, 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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LF53 OCB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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