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EA56 XFS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,045 mi
Last recorded37,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Min 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm TD + SCUFFING INSIDE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,045 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + SEE ADVISORY ITEM (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SEE RFR ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Min 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm TD + SCUFFING INSIDE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,827 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,883 miles

rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,617 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 XFS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

EA56 XFS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is EA56 XFS safe to buy?

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