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AD53 LDE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,815 mi
Last recorded102,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LDE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,604 miles

some wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

some wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,315 miles

some deteration in front number plate

Fail 20 Nov 2009 68,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some deteration in front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,274 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,912 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 5 Nov 2007 41,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,097 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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AD53 LDE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD53 LDE, 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 AD53 LDE registered?

AD53 LDE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AD53 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 LDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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