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HV56 EAX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 EAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

body, underside and components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

body, underside and components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,290 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,900 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 22,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,098 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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HV56 EAX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HV56 EAX, 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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HV56 EAX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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