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EA53 DAU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,373 mi
Last recorded91,373 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,339 miles

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

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

Battery tray loose but not insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,960 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2013 78,872 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut wall n/s front tyre plus n/s rear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,002 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,287 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,287 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre tread depths osf 3.5mm nsf 2.7mm osr 3.5mm nsr 2.8mm

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,052 miles

near side and offside front brake pad material getting low --recommend replaced in near future

offside rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak

slight stone damage (10MM diameter)to front windscreen out side of zone A

slight wear to inner edges of near side and offside fronr tyres/also slight damage to near side outer side wall due to kerbing cords not exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,414 miles

front brake pad material 1/2-2/3rds worn

slight wear to inside edges of near side and offside front tyres

stone damage to near side of windscreen within sweep area but less than 40mm dia

Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,396 miles

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

front brake pad material 1/2 -2/3 rds worn

slight wear to inside edges of near side front and offside front tyres

stone damage to near side of windscreen with in sweep area but less than 40mm dia

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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EA53 DAU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA53 DAU, 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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EA53 DAU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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