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LY53 HLK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 HLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2025 59,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint lock pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,810 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,593 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,113 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 HLK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY53 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

LY53 HLK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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