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EA56 HHR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HHR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,792 miles

N/s/f wiper split but still clears windscreen.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 46,924 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,995 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,960 miles

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

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges (steped tread) and perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,411 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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EA56 HHR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA56 HHR, 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 EA56 HHR registered?

EA56 HHR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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