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DG56 VLH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VLH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bolt missing and loose on rear diff mounting

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,655 miles

High Handbrake Travel

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Underside Undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,766 miles

Both Sills front to back are covered in under-seal

Front Reg plate held on by 1 bolt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective wire exposed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,235 miles

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,824 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,741 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG56 VLH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG56 VLH, 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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DG56 VLH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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