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EJ53 SXD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,779 miles

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

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,079 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

oil leak

slight bind from offside rear brake

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,079 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)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

oil leak

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,390 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,672 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,231 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,626 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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 SXD 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 81.8%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

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

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