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LJ53 WWV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 70,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 70,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 May 2011 65,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

taken a while to start catalising and cat noisey

Pass 16 May 2011 65,218 miles

taken a while to start catalising and cat noisey

Fail 16 May 2011 65,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,684 miles

coolant light on

oil warning light on

Fail 22 May 2009 47,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 47,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,791 miles

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

Nearside front side repeater damaged (not effecting operation)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 41,791 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front side repeater damaged (not effecting operation)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 33,568 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,307 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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LJ53 WWV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LJ53 WWV, 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 LJ53 WWV registered?

LJ53 WWV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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