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HF05 DFV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,349 mi
Last recorded52,349 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,349 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns/os (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,305 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 44,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracked and perished on the inner and outer edges 2008!

Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracked and perished on the inner and outer edges 2008!

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,236 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,279 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracking in tred of all tyres

inner edge in front discs badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise off side front wiper blabe split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,454 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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HF05 DFV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HF05 DFV, 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 HF05 DFV registered?

HF05 DFV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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