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BD53 LXF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,401 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,401 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both inner sill slight corroded outer sill cannot examine due to skirting is on

exhaust heat plate slight corroded

off side rear brake discs slight scored

steering coupling slight corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,031 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 LXF 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 BD53 LXF, 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 BD53 LXF registered?

BD53 LXF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BD53 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 LXF 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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