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L203 XLT

2008 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,343 mi
Last recorded112,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-786,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 XLT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 109,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,885 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 108,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 108,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,971 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 107,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,456 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2017 107,453 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,054 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2014 105,105 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,105 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 119,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,245 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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L203 XLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 86,640 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-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L203 XLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L203 XLT registered?

L203 XLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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