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FH55 SWK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,505 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear slightly bent (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

slight wiper scratches to N/S windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear slightly bent (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

slight wiper scratches to N/S windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 47,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,563 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,613 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
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FH55 SWK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

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

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