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PF53 LRU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 LRU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,134 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,055 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,888 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear light misted up

Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,888 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear light misted up

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,626 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished. on side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,723 miles

Engine coolant light on dash all time - level appears ok

Front discs slight wear lip

Front nearside brake slight binding when rotated by hand

Front nearside tyre cracking on sidewall

Front offside tyre inner shoulder wear + cracking on sidewall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes slight binding when rotated by hand

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,668 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,590 miles

rear pads weaing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,982 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 23,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PF53 LRU 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 73.3%.

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 PF53 LRU, 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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PF53 LRU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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