MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front and rear discs corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre on the legal limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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LG53 SMX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 LG53 SMX, 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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How do I check the history of LG53 SMX?
You can check the full history of LG53 SMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LG53 SMX registered?
LG53 SMX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is LG53 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG53 SMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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