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OE53 GMY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GMY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,459 miles

Corrosion evident underneath vehicle

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 116,440 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 104,270 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,468 miles

Brake fluid dark, boiling point requires checking

Headlamp washers not working (washer fluid level low) CORRECTED

Lowering springs fitted

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

Slight blow on exhaust (cat to downpipe joint)

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 88,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,283 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,282 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,445 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,327 miles

Offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,411 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 73,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,698 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,525 miles

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)

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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OE53 GMY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OE53 GMY, 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 OE53 GMY registered?

OE53 GMY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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