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FD56 SYX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 SYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic pipe/gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,421 miles

Both front and rear anti roll drop link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly perished/getting low on inner edges

Offside rear light lens condensated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Both front and rear anti roll drop link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly perished/getting low on inner edges

MIL on

Offside rear light lens condensated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,576 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,327 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
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FD56 SYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 FD56 SYX, 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 FD56 SYX registered?

FD56 SYX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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