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EN53 DDA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DDA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 73,809 miles

Engine management lamp is on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 73,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine management lamp is on

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,166 miles

Engine management light on

O/S/F wheel nut damaged but still securing

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,146 miles

all four tyres very much on limit

front pads on limit

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,772 miles

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,052 miles

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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EN53 DDA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EN53 DDA, 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 EN53 DDA registered?

EN53 DDA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is EN53 DDA safe to buy?

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