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EK56 WHT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,219 mi
Last recorded56,219 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WHT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 45,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,386 miles

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

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

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

part of the rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,121 miles

both rear tyre treads 2.5mm

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 WHT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

EK56 WHT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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