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FH55 XVP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 XVP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,896 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both lamps condensated

side repeater lamps in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2017 64,896 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both lamps condensated

side repeater lamps in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,490 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,595 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,595 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

doorsill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,368 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 30,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,507 miles

battry lead ( under bonnet ) loose.

both front tyres are close to legal wear limit.

front number plate becomming insecure.

rear brake discs have surface rust,offside rear wheel has slight binding.

slight force fluation on rear brakes.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,497 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,092 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 XVP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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