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EA55 HZD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HZD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 65,260 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 62,076 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,375 miles

both rear outer cills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 54,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,396 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,178 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 46,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 41,214 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,494 miles

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

windscreen stone chip damage drivers side

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,500 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm centre of tread patterns

stone chip damage drivers side windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,608 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,061 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm center of tread

stone chips windscreen drivers side not as yet over 10mm damage !!

Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,286 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 11,753 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EA55 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

EA55 HZD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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