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HW55 JVT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JVT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S is at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18yxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S is at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,705 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,705 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,237 miles

Central Stop light disconnected

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,986 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked in tread (225/45/18)

Both side repeaters are barely visible when standing 1m away from side of rear bumper due to being tinted

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Cut out of front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 28,986 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres heavily cracked in tread (225/45/18)

Both side repeaters are barely visible when standing 1m away from side of rear bumper due to being tinted

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Cut out of front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 24,221 miles

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

engine coolant level warning lamp stays illuminated

offside wiperblade split on ends

Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,632 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,573 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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HW55 JVT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW55 JVT, 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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HW55 JVT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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