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LK53 OSD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 59,689 miles

front tyres cracking up slightly

front wipers deteriorated

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,530 miles

ERROR CODE IN VEHICLE IS PO610 CONTROL MODULE VEHICLE OPTIONS ERROR , THIS MEANS ECM IS NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY TO VEHICLE OR NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN FITTED TO VEHICLE AND NOT CONFIGURED TO ECU .

Pass 12 May 2010 46,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 46,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,360 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 OSD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

LK53 OSD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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