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EJ53 KZA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,679 mi
Last recorded59,679 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of nearside outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of off side outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,503 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,503 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,208 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,901 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,394 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,419 miles

nearside front tyre central tread cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 24,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,352 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,667 miles

N/s front tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,456 miles

both nearside and offside front rims have curb damage

traction control light illuminated on dash

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 KZA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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