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FH55 UBF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 UBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear crossmember heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear crossmember heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 57,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension bushes perished

oil leak

winter tyres fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,056 miles

Front Suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OBD box hanging down near the pedal box

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaking around engine bay area

Rear Suspension has surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,106 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,168 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 23,043 miles

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

n/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on edges and cracked at centre of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 11,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 UBF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UBF, 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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FH55 UBF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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