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LN53 FZW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 FZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 64,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear / corrosion to rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 63,575 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear / corrosion to rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Sep 2017 57,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,107 miles

offside front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 36,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,001 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
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LN53 FZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN53 FZW, 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 LN53 FZW registered?

LN53 FZW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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