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HK53 VKG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,437 mi
Last recorded22,437 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VKG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,613 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear axle/body

Pass 21 Jun 2024 21,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 20,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 18,308 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 16,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 16,056 miles

All four tyres have some perishing / cracking (2003 tyres)

Fail 24 May 2018 16,056 miles

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

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

All four tyres have some perishing / cracking (2003 tyres)

Pass 30 May 2017 15,544 miles

Front Both front wiper blades splitting at ends

Slight perishing and cracking to all four tyres.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,488 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,488 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 10,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 9,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,666 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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HK53 VKG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HK53 VKG, 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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HK53 VKG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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