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EJ53 SXG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,200 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 67,200 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 45,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 41,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,658 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,934 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)

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
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EJ53 SXG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

EJ53 SXG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is EJ53 SXG safe to buy?

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