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FH55 SXK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,642 mi
Last recorded48,642 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 SXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,642 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/f tyer cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,661 miles

exhaust corroded

slight missfire and noise from engine when stood under vehicle

Pass 13 May 2010 30,300 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,321 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
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FH55 SXK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

Is FH55 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 SXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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