CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD53 LZE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,503 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 37,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,136 miles

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Fail 30 Dec 2015 36,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 35,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,693 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pads low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,674 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,020 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD53 LZE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD53 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 LZE?

You can check the full history of AD53 LZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD53 LZE registered?

AD53 LZE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AD53 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 LZE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 LZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD53 LZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.