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FH55 XSK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cill corroded

Rear diff has 2 x loose bolts/fixings (diff is still secure)

Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Center exhaust disconnected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cill corroded

Rear diff has 2 x loose bolts/fixings (diff is still secure)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,425 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 67,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,951 miles

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

both front and rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Fail 31 May 2018 66,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front and rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,277 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough intermittently (2.2.D.1)

coolant warning on dash illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,141 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,134 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,564 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,564 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,235 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,235 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)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,183 miles

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 XSK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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