2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · PJ53 CLO
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 48,054 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,054 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.
PJ53 CLO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2014
- 48,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ53 CLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (PJ53 CLO) between November 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
PJ53 CLO Mileage History
- 23/11/200625,325 mi
- 30/11/200625,325 mi
- 22/11/200734,865 mi+9,540 mi
- 01/04/200945,838 mi+10,973 mi
- 06/04/200945,838 mi
- 01/03/201348,033 mi+2,195 mi
- 05/03/201348,033 mi
- 04/04/201448,054 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,087 miles per year across 8 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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