# KC53HTJ — MAZDA RX-8 MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53HTJ is a Red MAZDA RX-8, Petrol (2616cc), first registered 2003-12-04. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53HTJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KC53HTJ |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | RX-8 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2616cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-04 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2012-02-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 8
- Passes: 5
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 62.5%
- Total defects recorded: 15

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-25 12:10:54 | PASSED | 86,750 MI | 2012-02-24 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-10 18:03:45 | PASSED | 79,034 MI | 2011-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-10 16:11:25 | FAILED | 79,034 MI | — |
| 2008-12-03 13:13:03 | PASSED | 68,222 MI | 2009-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-03 09:47:53 | FAILED | 68,222 MI | — |
| 2007-12-03 09:50:01 | PASSED | 56,101 MI | 2008-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-01 16:41:09 | PASSED | 41,380 MI | 2007-12-04 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-01 10:33:32 | FAILED | 41,380 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2010-02-10 18:03:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-02-10 16:11:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2008-12-03 09:47:53 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

**2006-12-01 10:33:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53HTJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53HTJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.