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BT56 EKA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,323 mi
Last recorded70,323 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pink fluffy dice removed from rear view mirror

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 Dec 2016 54,320 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,536 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,226 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 11 Oct 2013 43,372 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,400 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,379 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,379 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,311 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
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BT56 EKA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 EKA, 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 BT56 EKA registered?

BT56 EKA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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