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LY53 KEU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,178 mi
Last recorded54,178 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KEU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,178 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer stills have surface corrosion on them

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tread and wearing low on inner tread

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and is low on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 37,124 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,519 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 30,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

some sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,399 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 25,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KEU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

LY53 KEU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is LY53 KEU safe to buy?

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