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HL03 GEJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,891 mi
Last recorded80,891 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

steering operation slightly notchy/tight

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,867 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,018 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 68,545 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,874 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 21,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,760 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 6,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HL03 GEJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HL03 GEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HL03 GEJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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