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FH53 RXU

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mazda Rx-8 Petrol 2616cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 69,960 miles on the clock, averaging 2,680 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,680

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,633
Average per year2,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 RXU 22k34k46k58k70k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,960 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage51,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage45,889 miles
PASS
Mileage47,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,869 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage47,140 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage44,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage42,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage40,498 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage39,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage32,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage28,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage21,934 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RXU
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 RXU

What car is FH53 RXU?

FH53 RXU is an black Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 RXU was 69,960 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 RXU passed its MOT?

FH53 RXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2024.

Is FH53 RXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 RXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH53 RXU?

FH53 RXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.