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HG56 WFX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 WFX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,164 miles

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

oil contamination in lower part of engine bay

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure calliper moving excesivly on sliders (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil contamination in lower part of engine bay

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,614 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp rusty and broken.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,813 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 59,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 54,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,933 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,933 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HG56 WFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG56 WFX, 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 HG56 WFX registered?

HG56 WFX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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