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LT53 GKU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,033 mi
Last recorded49,033 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 GKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,841 miles

nearside front and offside front tyre valves perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Fail 24 Nov 2015 42,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and offside front tyre valves perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,888 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)

both front tyre treads are starting to crack

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,331 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,708 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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LT53 GKU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LT53 GKU, 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 LT53 GKU registered?

LT53 GKU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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