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NG53 EKT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 EKT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 73,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,922 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)

Fail 23 May 2013 52,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

slight pitting on both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,079 miles

advise front tyres o/s and n/s wearing on edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front tyres o/s and n/s wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,483 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 42,483 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,611 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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NG53 EKT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG53 EKT, 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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NG53 EKT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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