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EJ53 ASU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ASU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,625 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corners vehicle has been standing corrosion build up visible (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,708 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 78,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,404 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,608 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,704 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2006 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 ASU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc 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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

EJ53 ASU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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