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LY53 HLM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,543 mi
Last recorded60,543 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,245 miles

both front and rear discs worn/corroded lack of use?

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,542 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,542 miles

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

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

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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LY53 HLM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

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

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