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EJ52 THF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,812 mi
Last recorded55,812 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 THF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,800 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction numberplate on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 54,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Underside in rusty condition/serious oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,308 miles

engine managment light is on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2009 28,687 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,452 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 15,310 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2006 5,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,724 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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EJ52 THF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ52 THF, 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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EJ52 THF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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