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PJ53 FVP

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 81,422 miles on the clock, averaging 8,818 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 FVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,818

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,422 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,818
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ53 FVP 34k46k58k70k81k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,422 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage65,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage60,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage55,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage47,495 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage34,324 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FVP
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 FVP

What car is PJ53 FVP?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 FVP?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 FVP was 81,422 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 FVP passed its MOT?

PJ53 FVP has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2012.

Is PJ53 FVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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