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EA56 UTY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,355 mi
Last recorded24,355 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 UTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 24,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 17,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 15,254 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,223 miles

all four tyres are starting to split 225/45/18

Pass 4 Dec 2010 11,080 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 11,080 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,347 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
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EA56 UTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA56 UTY, 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 EA56 UTY registered?

EA56 UTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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