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VE53 LXV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,299 mi
Last recorded55,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,299 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak sump ()

items not tested; nearside front wheel bearing due to siezed brake

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,450 miles

Centre engine oil sump porous and leaking

Nearside Front side wall damage but no cords showing

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre engine oil sump porous and leaking

Nearside Front side wall damage but no cords showing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,706 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded not to excess

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,718 miles

o/s/f tyre perrihing on tread

Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,912 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,912 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,564 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front both tyres tyres tearing apart

front passanger wiper slight smear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,921 miles

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

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,985 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,537 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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VE53 LXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VE53 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 VE53 LXV registered?

VE53 LXV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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