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HD55 HXC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,215 mi
Last recorded56,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 HXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,215 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 47,973 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,164 miles

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,737 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 42,737 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,143 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,298 miles

Both front tyres worn low around inside edges. Tyres should be replaced and tracking checked.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,025 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread blocks and wearing more on inner edges.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,177 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,441 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,545 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 HXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD55 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

HD55 HXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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