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FL56 XMR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XMR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,373 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,815 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 26,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,111 miles

all brake pads worn

near side front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,408 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2010 19,406 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,852 miles

rear tyres worn

headlight aim on upper limit

Fail 1 Oct 2009 15,802 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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FL56 XMR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL56 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL56 XMR registered?

FL56 XMR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FL56 XMR safe to buy?

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