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EX56 LXT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LXT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 73,158 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 63,393 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 63,393 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,206 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

Front fog lamps not working

Knocking noise from offside front

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front and both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

Slight bind on front brakes

Under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs corroding

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front and both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

Slight bind on front brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

knock nearside front suspension

vehicle suspension has been lowered

Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

knock nearside front suspension

vehicle suspension has been lowered

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,226 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,226 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 46,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,069 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,152 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,152 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,978 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r floorpan damaged

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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EX56 LXT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EX56 LXT, 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 EX56 LXT registered?

EX56 LXT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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