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HY06 EHK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,692 mi
Last recorded75,692 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 EHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,047 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust pipe cover corroded

oil leak sump area (possible sump pourous)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,395 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust pipe cover corroded

oil leak sump area (possible sump pourous)

rear silencer missing 3 x clamps

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,306 miles

front discs worn/lipped on the inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front discs worn/lipped on the inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,406 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,406 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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HY06 EHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY06 EHK, 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 HY06 EHK registered?

HY06 EHK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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