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EJ53 KYZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KYZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,945 miles

emissions only just met

front bumper has slight damage

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,826 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

high level stop light not working

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear light unit damp inside

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,810 miles

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

high level stop light not working

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear light unit damp inside

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,844 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)

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,522 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner And Outter Edges

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

NearSide Front Tyre Has Cuts Too Outter Side Wall But Not Showing Cordes

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,560 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Dec 2012 57,554 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,954 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,996 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,597 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,269 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 KYZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ53 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

EJ53 KYZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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