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FM55 OEP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,804 mi
Last recorded61,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OEP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,537 miles

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

Under trays fitted throughout

corrosion to both rear discs

Fail 14 Feb 2016 54,524 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted throughout

corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,340 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 34,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,443 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 32,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,204 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,016 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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FM55 OEP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM55 OEP, 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 FM55 OEP registered?

FM55 OEP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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