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DY56 XWE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,492 mi
Last recorded65,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XWE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,887 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension bushes/ball joint(s) coated in grease

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Surface rust under-side of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2016 63,887 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.1)

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension bushes/ball joint(s) coated in grease

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Surface rust under-side of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,240 miles

front tyres cracking and worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres cracking and worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise near side rear outer brake disc rusty condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,200 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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DY56 XWE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY56 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

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

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