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EJ53 ZZB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZZB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,949 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,454 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,984 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 40,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 ZZB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

EJ53 ZZB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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