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LK53 NGE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,619 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 86,343 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2011 83,048 miles

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

Rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,047 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear discs rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,687 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,303 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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LK53 NGE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LK53 NGE, 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 LK53 NGE registered?

LK53 NGE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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