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HL03 GGZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,316 mi
Last recorded28,316 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sensor leaking in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sensor leaking in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,966 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 21,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/inner sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,009 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 18,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 17,679 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 17,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 17,199 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 17,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

eml on

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,865 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 16,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,287 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front brake disc pitting

Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf & osf tyres havebadley scuffed side walls

nsf & osf tyres spliting in treaded area

nsr & osr tyres spliting in tread area

Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,253 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 4,243 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,764 miles

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 GGZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGZ, 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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What year was HL03 GGZ registered?

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

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