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EJ53 KZB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,115 mi
Last recorded54,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,699 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 43,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 42,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,124 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KZB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

EJ53 KZB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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