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PJ53 DCF

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 53,197 miles on the clock, averaging 1,484 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 DCF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
1,484

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year1,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 DCF 24k31k39k46k53k '06'26'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,197 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage53,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage49,684 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage49,176 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage48,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,870 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
PASS
Mileage48,380 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage47,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage46,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage44,276 miles
Since last MOT+20,039 miles
PASS
Mileage24,237 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 DCF

What car is PJ53 DCF?

PJ53 DCF is a red Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 DCF?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 DCF was 53,197 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 DCF passed its MOT?

PJ53 DCF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is PJ53 DCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 DCF 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 PJ53 DCF?

PJ53 DCF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.