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HK56 EAC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,570 mi
Last recorded173,570 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EAC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 173,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 173,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 170,754 miles

lower steering column u/j rusty

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside tread

p.a.s steering heavy on right hand turn

rear sills rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2017 170,754 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

lower steering column u/j rusty

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside tread

p.a.s steering heavy on right hand turn

rear sills rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2015 163,862 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2015 163,834 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2014 153,951 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 153,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 143,267 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inside treads

lower steering column u/j rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2013 143,267 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres heavily worn on inside treads

lower steering column u/j rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2012 132,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 132,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,931 miles

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

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

lower steering column u/j rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2011 113,931 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

lower steering column u/j rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,470 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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HK56 EAC 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 52.9%.

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 HK56 EAC, 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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HK56 EAC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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