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KL53 GFG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,610 mi
Last recorded59,610 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 59,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,195 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 56,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 51,567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,810 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 34,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,424 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to nearside rear brake disc outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,252 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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KL53 GFG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KL53 GFG, 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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KL53 GFG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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