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EA55 HYX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,512 mi
Last recorded60,512 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut outer side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,841 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall - No cord exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,712 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Mar 2014 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 52,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,322 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,322 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,612 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,239 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EA55 HYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 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 EA55 HYX, 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 20 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 EA55 HYX registered?

EA55 HYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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