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DY56 PGV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,057 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 63,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,558 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 53,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 47,046 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,607 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 30,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,406 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 24,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 18,763 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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DY56 PGV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 PGV, 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 DY56 PGV registered?

DY56 PGV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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