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LK53 OEN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OEN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,142 miles

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

underbody and running gear general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,927 miles

bad oil leak n/s front

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 35,264 miles

surface rust on front and rear brake dics

Fail 29 Dec 2009 35,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

surface rust on front and rear brake dics

tested wet

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,553 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,271 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 OEN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 OEN registered?

LK53 OEN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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