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EA55 VZX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,089 mi
Last recorded101,089 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,731 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,482 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,240 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,093 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 VZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

EA55 VZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is EA55 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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