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EK56 WHS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,825 mi
Last recorded67,825 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WHS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,825 miles

Nearside Front 225/45zr18 tyre cuts outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil below min topped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front 225/45zr18 tyre cuts outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil below min topped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,330 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn cracking advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn cracking advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 WHS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc 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 WHS, 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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EK56 WHS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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