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EF53 KGJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,892 mi
Last recorded71,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 64,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 55,822 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,423 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 KGJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 KGJ registered?

EF53 KGJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is EF53 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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