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FG56 SKJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,257 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,022 miles

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 SKJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG56 SKJ, 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 FG56 SKJ registered?

FG56 SKJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FG56 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 SKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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