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EJ53 ARX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ARX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 75,978 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres beginning to get low 3mm

small cuts n/s/f outer tyre wall

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 8 May 2015 75,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres beginning to get low 3mm

small cuts n/s/f outer tyre wall

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2014 72,635 miles

Oil leak

slight blow rear exhaust joint and clamp in very poor condition

slight wear rear brake discs

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2014 72,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight blow rear exhaust joint and clamp in very poor condition

slight wear rear brake discs

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2013 67,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs very badly worn inner faces

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2013 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs very badly worn inner faces

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,133 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 31 Oct 2011 63,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f disc pads getting low

n/s/r light lens condensated

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

rear brake discs worn

small cuts o/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre walls

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,208 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2007 32,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,337 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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EJ53 ARX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EJ53 ARX, 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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EJ53 ARX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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