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BV56 ZHM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,232 mi
Last recorded219,232 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZHM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 219,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 219,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 187,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,366 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached to rubber, but exhaust secure

Fail 3 Feb 2016 160,366 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached to rubber, but exhaust secure

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 130,728 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 21 Jan 2014 102,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,080 miles

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

engine mill light staying on

Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine mill light staying on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,109 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BALD + SLIGHTLY DISTORTED BUT HAVE RAISED EDGES ,SO PASS TEST CRITERIA. IM MY OPINION THESE TYRES ARE BALD!

REAR TYRE TREADS BECOMMING LOW

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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BV56 ZHM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV56 ZHM, 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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BV56 ZHM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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