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EA56 XFT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,119 mi
Last recorded29,119 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 29,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,867 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 18,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached upper (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 17,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 13,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,892 miles

offside engine mount worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 10,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,716 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 7,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,262 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XFT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

EA56 XFT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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