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FH55 SWX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,313 mi
Last recorded60,313 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,313 miles

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

Nearside nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

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

Offside oil leak

engine cover and under tray fitted.

engine management light on.

exhaust heat shields loose.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,313 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

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

Offside oil leak

engine cover and under tray fitted.

engine management light on.

exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,819 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,275 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked on tread

Damage to fuel tank heat shield

Exhaust system has various slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Various under body corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2012 46,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres perished/cracked on tread

Damage to fuel tank heat shield

Exhaust system has various slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,047 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 32,070 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SWX 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 60%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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