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LK53 WZN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,106 mi
Last recorded63,106 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 63,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

eml light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,446 miles

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

both rear inner sills are corroded but not excessive

both rear tyres have worn to the minimum legal limit

front brake pads are wearing very thin

offside front tyre has worn to @ 2mm

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,076 miles

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

both rear tyres have worn to the minimum limit

offside front tyre has worn to @ 2mm

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplink ball joints

slight play in both rear anti roll bar droplink ball joints

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,759 miles

Left hand rear lamp slight misted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Left hand rear lamp slimp misted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,484 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,480 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,046 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 19,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 WZN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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