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PJ53 VSG

2003 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourSilver
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 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 56,369 miles on the clock, averaging 3,284 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 VSG

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,284

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 reading56,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,792
Average per year3,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 VSG 20k29k38k47k56k '06'18'10

Check PJ53 VSG

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage52,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage50,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage45,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage40,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,933 miles
PASS
Mileage32,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage30,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage25,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage19,589 miles
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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ53 VSG

What car is PJ53 VSG?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 VSG?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 VSG was 56,369 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 VSG passed its MOT?

PJ53 VSG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2018.

Is PJ53 VSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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