2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · RX02 ARM
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 50,186 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX02 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 50,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX02 ARM 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 (RX02 ARM) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RX02 ARM Mileage History
- 13/05/202343,066 mi
- 03/05/202445,872 mi+2,806 mi
- 10/05/202549,362 mi+3,490 mi
- 05/05/202650,185 mi+823 mi
- 10/07/202650,186 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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