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FG56 SJV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,605 mi
Last recorded27,605 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 SJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 27,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 24,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 18,481 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 15,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 15,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 7,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 5,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 4,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 4,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,600 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 3,600 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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FG56 SJV 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 69.2%.

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 FG56 SJV, 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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FG56 SJV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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