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EF53 ZCZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,774 miles

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

n/s/f arb drop link plastic clips broken.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,160 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,119 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,682 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,318 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 ZCZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

EF53 ZCZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is EF53 ZCZ safe to buy?

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