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MH53 JDH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH53 JDH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 64,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 64,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,185 miles

water ingress nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,271 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

water ingress into nearside rear lens

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,423 miles

both front tyres starting to low on tread depth

Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,758 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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MH53 JDH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MH53 JDH, 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 MH53 JDH registered?

MH53 JDH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is MH53 JDH safe to buy?

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