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VT55 EHU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,702 mi
Last recorded106,702 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,702 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side coated with underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,835 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,829 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,960 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,585 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracking in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracking in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,051 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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,118 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,660 miles

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

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

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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VT55 EHU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VT55 EHU, 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 VT55 EHU registered?

VT55 EHU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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