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GP53 OPT

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mazda Rx-8 Petrol 2616cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 81,655 miles on the clock, averaging 5,785 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 OPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,655 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,305
Average per year5,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 OPT 45k55k64k73k82k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage78,350 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage67,311 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage62,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage57,590 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage52,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OPT
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 OPT

What car is GP53 OPT?

GP53 OPT is a red Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 OPT?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 OPT was 81,655 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 OPT passed its MOT?

GP53 OPT has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2013.

Is GP53 OPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 OPT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP53 OPT?

GP53 OPT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.