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FB53 EEG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,893 mi
Last recorded77,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EEG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,893 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

inner & outer sills corroded, various suspension components corroded

n/s/f lower body trim loose, but secure

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

inner & outer sills corroded, various suspension components corroded

n/s/f lower body trim loose, but secure

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,254 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,022 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,871 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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FB53 EEG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 FB53 EEG, 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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FB53 EEG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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