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LK53 OSE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OSE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 95,938 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 95,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area full of filler (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area full of fiberglass and expanding foam (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area full of fiberglass and expanding foam (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom bush casing broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,785 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng light on

n/s/r tyre 2to3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm,small cut on i/s wall

various signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,781 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng light on

n/s/r tyre 2to3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm,small cut on i/s wall

various signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,918 miles

engine light on

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine light on

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 73,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,296 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

exhaust down pipe heat sheild loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,289 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,763 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,030 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 OSE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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