MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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