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EJ53 ZYY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,362 mi
Last recorded105,362 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill and sill to floor corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill and sill to floor corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

handbrake only 18%

Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,832 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 104,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills have halve covers fitted

exhaust corroded

handbrake only 16%

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 104,011 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,695 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 98,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 89,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,820 miles

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

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EJ53 ZYY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

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

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