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LK53 ODY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ODY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,380 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,283 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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 Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 64,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 52,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,199 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,926 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 25,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 20,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,278 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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LK53 ODY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LK53 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

LK53 ODY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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