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HD06 FBB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,617 mi
Last recorded85,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,617 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,272 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust leak rear silencer

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,272 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust leak rear silencer

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,143 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,159 miles

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

front service brake application slightly uneven.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

offside rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,997 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,182 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 40,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,435 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
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HD06 FBB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD06 FBB, 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 HD06 FBB registered?

HD06 FBB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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