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LS53 RYP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 RYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear lever knob missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,124 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,068 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,581 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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LS53 RYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LS53 RYP, 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 LS53 RYP registered?

LS53 RYP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is LS53 RYP safe to buy?

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