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LV53 OSO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,497 mi
Last recorded130,497 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OSO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 127,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear suspention arms surface corrotion

Pass 30 Mar 2010 118,696 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 117,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,698 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)

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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LV53 OSO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV53 OSO, 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 LV53 OSO registered?

LV53 OSO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LV53 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 OSO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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