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EF53 VOG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

54,953 mi
Last recorded54,953 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,099 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,156 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 50,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,265 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 45,934 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,541 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKED

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,380 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 33,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 28,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,456 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,607 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 VOG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

EF53 VOG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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