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EJ53 ATU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ATU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,107 miles

condensation in n/s/r lamp

Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in n/s/r lamp

screw in o/s/r tyre in a non repairable place

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,782 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 4 Nov 2010 58,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 26 Oct 2009 56,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,098 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,259 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 ATU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

EJ53 ATU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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