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FL56 XUP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,244 mi
Last recorded52,244 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XUP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 52,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 52,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill badly corroded and fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering heavy when turning to the the right, advise further investigation and repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,226 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 51,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 50,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 50,041 miles

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

All 4 tyre valves are perished

Rear Both sides rear outer sills are corroded not to excess

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,135 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,944 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,666 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2012 25,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,976 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
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FL56 XUP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL56 XUP, 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 FL56 XUP registered?

FL56 XUP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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