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LK53 OUB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OUB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 69,577 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,549 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Position Of Reg Plate is Very Low and On The Nearside of The Front Bumper (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, Worn on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Condensation in Light Unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension Ride Height Sensor Arm Broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, Worn on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight Drag Apon Spinning Wheels Over

Rear Underbody/Chassis/Subframe Generally Corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 58,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside, Clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, Worn on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Condensation in Light Unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension Ride Height Sensor Arm Broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, Worn on Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight Drag Apon Spinning Wheels Over

Rear Underbody/Chassis/Subframe Generally Corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 53,004 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 48,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,962 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 25,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,137 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 OUB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

LK53 OUB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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