2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · BJ53 UYC
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 61,078 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 UYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 61,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 UYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (BJ53 UYC) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkage not attached at the top (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))”.
BJ53 UYC Mileage History
- 19/08/202252,840 mi
- 31/08/202252,902 mi+62 mi
- 14/08/202357,710 mi+4,808 mi
- 30/04/202561,078 mi+3,368 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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