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FV55 TFE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,240 mi
Last recorded53,240 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TFE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,240 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,781 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,271 miles

Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 20,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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FV55 TFE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV55 TFE, 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 FV55 TFE registered?

FV55 TFE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FV55 TFE safe to buy?

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