Official DVLA Record

2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · LN53 FZW

LN53 FZW

2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 64,747 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA RX-8
Year / Origin
2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 16/10/2020
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
64,747 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/10/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
2616cc

LN53 FZW Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2020
  • 64,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LN53 FZW Mileage History

  1. 09/11/200619,001 mi
  2. 15/11/200721,758 mi+2,757 mi
  3. 06/11/200824,111 mi+2,353 mi
  4. 23/10/200926,190 mi+2,079 mi
  5. 04/11/201029,138 mi+2,948 mi
  6. 27/10/201131,266 mi+2,128 mi
  7. 27/10/201131,266 mi
  8. 12/10/201233,190 mi+1,924 mi
  9. 11/10/201336,636 mi+3,446 mi
  10. 11/10/201336,636 mi
  11. 17/10/201440,225 mi+3,589 mi
  12. 14/10/201546,182 mi+5,957 mi
  13. 26/09/201651,107 mi+4,925 mi
  14. 27/09/201757,400 mi+6,293 mi
  15. 27/09/201757,412 mi+12 mi
  16. 10/10/201860,847 mi+3,435 mi
  17. 14/10/201963,575 mi+2,728 mi
  18. 14/10/201963,567 mi-8 mi
  19. 07/10/202064,747 mi+1,180 mi

Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LN53 FZW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (LN53 FZW) between November 2006 and October 2020.

The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside r”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside ou”.

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