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LK53 UFD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,339 mi
Last recorded60,339 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,339 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust heat sheild corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2014 57,354 miles

front brake balance could be better

suspect has engine missfire on idle

various warning lights on dash

Fail 10 May 2014 57,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake balance could be better

suspect has engine missfire on idle

various warning lights on dash

Pass 11 May 2013 53,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake travel could be better.

Washers could be better.

engine Coolant level light on at time of test (coolant level ok)

engine ECU light on at time of test.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,512 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges.

osr tyre 2.5mm (2254018)

rear anti roll bar knocking but no play dectected.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,128 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,507 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,563 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 UFD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

LK53 UFD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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