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RX53 LZJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,511 mi
Last recorded50,511 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,733 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,733 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)

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

front and rear suspension corroding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,879 miles

Rear lamps misting up - ok for test.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,206 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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RX53 LZJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX53 LZJ, 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 RX53 LZJ registered?

RX53 LZJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RX53 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 LZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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