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EJ53 YXR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,019 mi
Last recorded43,019 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,437 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 21,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

EJ53 YXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EJ53 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 YXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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