MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
screw in o/s/r tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EJ53 ARX registered?
EJ53 ARX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.
Is EJ53 ARX safe to buy?
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