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EF53 GKL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,375 mi
Last recorded60,375 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,783 miles

Oil leak

fuel light on

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

oil light on

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2007 33,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,093 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)

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 GKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF53 GKL, 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 EF53 GKL registered?

EF53 GKL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is EF53 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 GKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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