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BD53 LXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,764 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,376 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 63,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,467 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front & rear registration plates begining to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,625 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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BD53 LXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD53 LXB, 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

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What year was BD53 LXB registered?

BD53 LXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BD53 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 LXB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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