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DE56 RLX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,662 miles

Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Fail 18 Jun 2018 113,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure pinch bolts loose, from column into rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,623 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,223 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,821 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,534 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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DE56 RLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc 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 DE56 RLX, 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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DE56 RLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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