2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · HF53 DSX
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 84,098 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 DSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 84,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 DSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (HF53 DSX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
HF53 DSX Mileage History
- 26/06/202473,704 mi
- 24/07/202576,902 mi+3,198 mi
- 01/08/202576,927 mi+25 mi
- 01/08/202576,927 mi
- 24/07/202684,098 mi+7,171 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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