# KC53HTL — MAZDA RX-8 MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53HTL is a Blue MAZDA RX-8, Petrol (2616cc), first registered 2003-12-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53HTL — 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 | KC53HTL |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | RX-8 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2616cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-19 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-01-25 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 12
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 1
- Pass rate: 91.67%
- Total defects recorded: 23

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-23 08:36:51 | PASSED | 76,338 MI | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-22 12:54:03 | PASSED | 73,122 MI | 2017-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-26 10:52:54 | PASSED | 70,791 MI | 2016-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-31 14:12:43 | PASSED | 64,408 MI | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-12 09:51:12 | PASSED | 54,292 MI | 2012-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-13 13:39:13 | PASSED | 53,231 MI | 2012-01-12 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-08 12:34:12 | PASSED | 44,202 MI | 2010-12-07 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-20 11:20:59 | PASSED | 35,986 MI | 2010-04-19 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-03 17:35:26 | PASSED | 33,587 MI | 2010-02-02 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-28 17:16:52 | FAILED | 33,477 MI | — |
| 2007-12-20 10:10:43 | PASSED | 25,954 MI | 2008-12-19 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-11 12:23:47 | PASSED | 23,016 MI | 2007-12-19 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-01-23 08:36:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers and under trays fitted

**2015-01-26 10:52:54 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2011-02-12 09:51:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

**2011-01-13 13:39:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: all brake discs corroded
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres bold inner edge

**2009-12-08 12:34:12 (PASSED)**

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

**2009-04-20 11:20:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2009-01-28 17:16:52 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2006-12-11 12:23:47 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front tyres worn 1.0mm on inner edges at time of test advise

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53HTL is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53HTL. 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 2026-07-24.