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EJ53 ZYR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 103,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 70,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,764 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,764 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,552 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

EJ53 ZYR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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