2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · LK53 YUE
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 62,920 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK53 YUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 62,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK53 YUE 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 (LK53 YUE) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LK53 YUE Mileage History
- 09/06/202256,267 mi
- 29/06/202358,379 mi+2,112 mi
- 19/05/202559,086 mi+707 mi
- 22/05/202559,101 mi+15 mi
- 16/05/202662,920 mi+3,819 mi
Average of roughly 1,691 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: Good
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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