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LG53 SNY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 SNY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 87,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,548 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r outer sidelight not working.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,605 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,850 miles

all tyres starting to get low on tread depth

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres starting to get low on tread depth

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,670 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

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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LG53 SNY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG53 SNY, 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 LG53 SNY registered?

LG53 SNY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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