MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light remains on after start up
exhaust heat shield loose
near side sill slightly corroded
nearside front wish bone bush is deterieateed but not resulting in exesive play
nearside wheel arch has corrosion apearing from inside (paint bubbeling) but not efecting the structure of the vehicle
offside front wish bone bush is deterieateed but not resulting in exesive play
offside sill slightly corroded
unser body has slight corrosin
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light remains on after start up
exhaust heat shield loose
near side sill slightly corroded
nearside front wish bone bush is deterieateed but not resulting in exesive play
nearside wheel arch has corrosion apearing from inside (paint bubbeling) but not efecting the structure of the vehicle
offside front wish bone bush is deterieateed but not resulting in exesive play
offside sill slightly corroded
unser body has slight corrosin
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
headlamp self leveling system,bracket snapped to suspension arm/sensor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
headlamp self leveling system,bracket snapped to suspension arm/sensor
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear discs corroded
front and rear sub frame corroded slightly
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs corroded
front cross member coroded
petrol tank strap corroded
exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG53 LXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NG53 LXV, 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 NG53 LXV registered?
NG53 LXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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