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RY53 BKE

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 70,423 miles on the clock, averaging 3,540 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY53 BKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,540

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,423 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 BKE 46k52k58k64k70k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,423 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage69,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage66,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage59,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage56,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOT+493 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BKE
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 BKE

What car is RY53 BKE?

RY53 BKE is an red Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RY53 BKE?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 BKE was 70,423 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 BKE passed its MOT?

RY53 BKE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2013.

Is RY53 BKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 BKE 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 RY53 BKE?

RY53 BKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.