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FH55 OBZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,441 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner tyre edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,944 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,502 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,828 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 OBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

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