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BT56 FJE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 106,722 miles

Coolant warning light on

EML light on

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

Headlight auto levelling malfunction light on

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

Fail 16 May 2017 106,722 miles

Coolant warning light on

EML light on

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Headlight auto levelling malfunction light on

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,086 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside engine mount dropped but not affecting security of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,684 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,684 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,754 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 30,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,040 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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BT56 FJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

BT56 FJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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