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FH55 SWV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,516 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,811 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,656 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 46,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,298 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 41,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,055 miles

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

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

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 SWV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

Is FH55 SWV safe to buy?

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