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LU53 BPF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,013 mi
Last recorded10,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU53 BPF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2024 10,013 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,658 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 7,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 5,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 4,250 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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LU53 BPF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LU53 BPF, 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 LU53 BPF registered?

LU53 BPF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LU53 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU53 BPF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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