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DY56 ZHH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,367 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Misting Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,943 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Wheel Arch Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Misting Present Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Misting Present Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 47,401 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Misting Present Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Misting Present Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Disc Inner Faces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Downpipe Heatshield Insecure

Middle Chassis Brace Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak From Sump Pan Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Feathering Inner Edges On Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 42,795 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Engine Mount Collapsed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Backbox Join Missing Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Too High (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Disc Inner Faces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Downpipe Heatshield Insecure

Middle Chassis Brace Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak From Sump Pan Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Feathering Inner Edges On Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,727 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,672 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 ZHH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

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

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