2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · DV53 RXT
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 68,465 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DV53 RXT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2012
- 68,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV53 RXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (DV53 RXT) between October 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2012 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
DV53 RXT Mileage History
- 23/10/200645,853 mi
- 22/11/200746,830 mi+977 mi
- 04/02/200947,036 mi+206 mi
- 10/02/201055,558 mi+8,522 mi
- 12/02/201055,558 mi
- 30/03/201163,235 mi+7,677 mi
- 05/04/201268,465 mi+5,230 mi
Average of roughly 4,149 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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