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EO55 AXG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 AXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021
Fail 20 Mar 2021 94,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,591 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper ends plitting

Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,570 miles

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

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wiper ends plitting

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,087 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 62,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,405 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Jan 2013 55,366 miles

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,678 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,554 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,233 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,128 miles

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

o/s/f side indicator lense has a small crack init.

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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EO55 AXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EO55 AXG, 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 EO55 AXG registered?

EO55 AXG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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