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FD55 DYC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 DYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,375 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake pads look low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,058 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension load sensor mount dameged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,666 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension load sensor mount dameged

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 74,036 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,519 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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FD55 DYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD55 DYC, 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 FD55 DYC registered?

FD55 DYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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