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EK56 TZM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,457 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,457 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,719 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r lamp has water in it

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,179 miles

Advise tracking

Child seat

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nail o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 22 Sep 2016 64,179 miles

Advise tracking

Child seat

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nail o/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,546 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,574 miles

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,136 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 TZM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK56 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

EK56 TZM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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