2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · RG03 AFZ
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 78,372 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG03 AFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 78,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG03 AFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (RG03 AFZ) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RG03 AFZ Mileage History
- 20/06/202265,535 mi
- 01/07/202266,555 mi+1,020 mi
- 30/06/202373,280 mi+6,725 mi
- 19/07/202373,336 mi+56 mi
- 12/08/202478,372 mi+5,036 mi
Average of roughly 5,981 miles per year across 5 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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