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HL03 HXF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HXF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2020 74,692 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to excessive smoke from exhaust (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f lower antiroll bar drop link lower ball joint nut is loose and at the end of its thread (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level light on dash

Pass 17 May 2019 70,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 65,125 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36 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 HXF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

HL03 HXF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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