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BD53 LXJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,333 miles

slight oil leak

suspect brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 39,182 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r o/s/f & n/s/f tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 37,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,081 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 26,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,259 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,360 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 LXJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

BD53 LXJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BD53 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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