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DY56 XWF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,715 mi
Last recorded37,715 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 14,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 11,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,497 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 XWF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 XWF registered?

DY56 XWF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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