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LK53 WAA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,053 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,655 miles

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

front tyres are both wearing on inner edges of the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,195 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,892 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 WAA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

LK53 WAA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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