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HL03 HWC

2003 Mazda RX8

Yellow Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,688 mi
Last recorded27,688 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HWC
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 26,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 24,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 23,783 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 23,599 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 21,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 21,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,310 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 11,310 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 175 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 73 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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HL03 HWC is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Yellow with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HL03 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HL03 HWC registered?

HL03 HWC is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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