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VT55 HYA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 HYA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,150 miles

Front heat shield insecure (corroded)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box offside tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front heat shield insecure (corroded)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,919 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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VT55 HYA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VT55 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

VT55 HYA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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