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RY53 EWJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 86,828 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 83,940 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 83,464 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 82,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 80,772 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,066 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 78,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 77,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2017 73,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,371 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,549 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,884 miles

damage to tyre sidewall n/s/f

Pass 18 Nov 2006 9,312 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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RY53 EWJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RY53 EWJ, 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 RY53 EWJ registered?

RY53 EWJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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