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FH55 UBM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,007 mi
Last recorded35,007 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

Radiator/coolant light on

Pass 22 May 2025 34,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Radiator/coolant light on

Fail 22 May 2025 34,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamp aims to high (4.1.2 (a))

Radiator/coolant light on

Pass 21 May 2024 33,809 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

condensation osr light unit

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 May 2024 33,809 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

condensation osr light unit

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 May 2023 33,470 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 May 2022 33,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 32,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,412 miles

cooolant warning light on

offside engine mount worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 17,861 miles

front tyres worn unevenly on inside edges [wearing thin]

Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,289 miles

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

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

front tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2009 6,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

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 UBM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

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

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