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FH55 KSV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 KSV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,741 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,576 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,760 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 31,760 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,652 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,679 miles

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

front offside brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,639 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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FH55 KSV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH55 KSV, 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 FH55 KSV registered?

FH55 KSV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is FH55 KSV safe to buy?

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