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SH53 UBD

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 87,019 miles on the clock, averaging 6,328 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 UBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,328

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,019 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 UBD 31k45k59k73k87k '06'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,335 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage76,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage73,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage67,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage60,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,680 miles
PASS
Mileage47,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage41,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
PASS
Mileage31,088 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UBD
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 UBD

What car is SH53 UBD?

SH53 UBD is an grey Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 UBD?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 UBD was 87,019 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 UBD passed its MOT?

SH53 UBD has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2015.

Is SH53 UBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 UBD 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 SH53 UBD?

SH53 UBD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.