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EA53 NWZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,992 mi
Last recorded70,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NWZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,502 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,333 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,443 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 47,446 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 23 Apr 2011 47,446 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,958 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 21,958 miles

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

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)

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 NWZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NWZ, 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 EA53 NWZ registered?

EA53 NWZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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