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LY53 HKZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,360 mi
Last recorded85,360 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 HKZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 70,509 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 70,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,202 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,200 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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LY53 HKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY53 HKZ, 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 LY53 HKZ registered?

LY53 HKZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 HKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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