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EF53 GKX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,554 mi
Last recorded36,554 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 3 Apr 2025 36,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,118 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 28,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 28,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 27,804 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 26,983 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,983 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,062 miles

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

vehicle has body kit and is lowered so cant use rbt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,247 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,772 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 26 May 2009 20,827 miles

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 16 May 2008 18,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,685 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
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EF53 GKX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF53 GKX, 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 EF53 GKX registered?

EF53 GKX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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