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ME53 FST

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,373 mi
Last recorded64,373 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 FST
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 64,373 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,019 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 63,316 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 55,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 55,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

rotary engine, no emissions tested.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,608 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)

front brake discs inner rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2010 20,608 miles

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

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)

front brake discs inner rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,317 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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ME53 FST is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ME53 FST, 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 ME53 FST registered?

ME53 FST is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is ME53 FST safe to buy?

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