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FA06 HGG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HGG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,042 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system heat shield damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,019 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from split at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,928 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear mounting

Fail 30 Aug 2018 80,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak from rear mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,334 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides weak (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,773 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

cat heat shield corroded and insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

cat heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,412 miles

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

cat heat shield insecure

rear exhaust poorly fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cat heat shield insecure

rear exhaust poorly fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,781 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 49,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,276 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers starting to tear

nsf tyre wearing at edges

nsf wheel has damage at rim

osr bumper has damage

rear brake discs scored in places

slihgt damage at nsr osr floorpans

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre low on edge

Offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 25 Aug 2010 27,563 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre low on edge

Offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,454 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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FA06 HGG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FA06 HGG, 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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FA06 HGG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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