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CA56 AZO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 AZO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 85,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,054 miles

n/s/r discs backplate is heavily corroded

o/s bonnet hindge area is fractured

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,554 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield is badly deteriated and rattling.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,659 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,315 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 24,315 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,026 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing low. recommend renewal

Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre treads are wearing low. recommend renewal

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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CA56 AZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CA56 AZO, 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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CA56 AZO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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