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HL03 HWM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,747 mi
Last recorded56,747 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,533 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,593 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,715 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,469 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 146 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
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HL03 HWM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

HL03 HWM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HL03 HWM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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