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LK53 OSY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,208 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 104,207 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,480 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 86,514 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 86,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 85,555 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 85,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,795 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 79,844 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,393 miles

some deterioration in offside rear lamp

Fail 9 May 2013 77,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

some deterioration in offside rear lamp

Pass 3 May 2012 71,227 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

very slight play in near side front outer antiroll bar link

Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

very slight play in near side front outer antiroll bar link

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,085 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering coupling uj corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs corroded

O/s/r tyre low in pressure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering coupling uj corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,510 miles

offside rear tyre has small cut on outer wall

Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,510 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

offside rear tyre has small cut on outer wall

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,166 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,214 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,531 miles

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

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

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

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 OSY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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