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LT53 GUH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 102,374 miles

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

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 10 May 2016 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine light on

offside rear light lens contains water

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine light on

strong advise! both rear light lens contain water

Pass 30 May 2014 88,962 miles

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear light lens slight diffused,condensation

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,980 miles

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

both front tyres worn / wearing low on inner edges, wheel alignment?

offside front washers poor

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 75,958 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn / wearing low on inner edges, wheel alignment?

offside front washers poor

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,854 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,361 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 24 Nov 2008 47,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,427 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 GUH 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 71.4%.

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 LT53 GUH, 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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LT53 GUH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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