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EF53 FSK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,921 mi
Last recorded63,921 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FSK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 63,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 59,668 miles

Rear brake pads low

engine coolant light on

engine warning light on

Fail 13 May 2017 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pads low

engine coolant light on

engine warning light on

Pass 9 May 2016 50,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,916 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,930 miles

osf tyre has nail in it

Fail 16 Apr 2012 30,930 miles

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

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

osf tyre has nail in it

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,885 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 26,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,215 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,373 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,221 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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EF53 FSK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF53 FSK, 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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EF53 FSK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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