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EF53 GKN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,583 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,065 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2010 40,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,557 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,744 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 30 Nov 2006 21,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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
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EF53 GKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

EF53 GKN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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