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FH55 UHY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,261 miles

1l 0f 5w30 added

both front tyres and near side rear are bald on the inner edge

slight play in the off side rear anti roll bar rubber

Fail 8 Feb 2014 71,261 miles

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

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

1l 0f 5w30 added

both front tyres and near side rear are bald on the inner edge

slight play in the off side rear anti roll bar rubber

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,257 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,300 miles

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

offside rear exhaust damaged

slight inbalance in front brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear exhaust damaged

slight inbalance in front brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,838 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,838 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,992 miles

some corrossion in both rear brake discs

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 UHY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

FH55 UHY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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