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HD55 EHZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 EHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,971 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,130 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2014 46,106 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,720 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,686 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,049 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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HD55 EHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HD55 EHZ, 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 HD55 EHZ registered?

HD55 EHZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is HD55 EHZ safe to buy?

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