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FH55 OBP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,107 mi
Last recorded34,107 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 OBP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,107 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 34,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement disconeccted (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,303 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 28,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,673 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 OBP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBP, 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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FH55 OBP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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