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EK56 TZA

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,869 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,819 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 95,784 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill inner & outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill inner & outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,749 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,749 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,746 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,040 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts

Pass 6 Nov 2011 31,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 31,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 24,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,272 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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EK56 TZA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK56 TZA, 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 EK56 TZA registered?

EK56 TZA is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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