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GP53 LTN

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,383 mi
Last recorded61,383 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LTN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,383 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advise exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion forming on all the suspension components

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,245 miles

All Front and rear suspension components corroding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion forming rear inner and outer sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,203 miles

All Front and rear suspension components corroding

Corrosion forming rear inner and outer sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,029 miles

All Front and rear suspension components corroding

Corrosion forming rear inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,981 miles

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s and suspension components ( rear frame )

Fail 18 Aug 2020 60,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s and suspension components ( rear frame )

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,149 miles

onderside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

onderside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,097 miles

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Engine sump pan corroded and is wet with oil

Offside and nearside rear outer sill areas have advanced corrosion

Tyres are perishing / cracked )( some cracks are quite bad in places

Various rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,764 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

O/S ENGINE MOUNT COLLAPSED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,607 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 630 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,922 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r roadwheel's are damaged inner bead distorted..

o/s//f seatbelt webbing damaged...

rear pads getting low!... rear discs corroded!

rear roadsprings are corroded!

tyre wall damage n/s/f outer..

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,362 miles

rear ppads low! discs corroded!

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,362 miles

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

rear ppads low! discs corroded!

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,630 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP IS BROKEN (but has been temporarily repaired with clear lens repair tape)

front tyres are 3.5 mm where testable(near devoid at "step-up" tread regions )

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,609 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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GP53 LTN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP53 LTN, 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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GP53 LTN is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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