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HS03 MYL

2004 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,140 mi
Last recorded49,140 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 MYL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 49,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,053 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 49,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,252 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 46,252 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 45,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 37,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 37,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,192 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,187 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,080 miles

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,020 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,341 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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HS03 MYL is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS03 MYL, 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 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HS03 MYL registered?

HS03 MYL is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is HS03 MYL safe to buy?

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