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FV56 CUG

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CUG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front & rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion & rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers sun visor insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers sun visor insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,875 miles

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

Front number plate secured with cable ties

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,875 miles

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

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

Front number plate secured with cable ties

O/s/f anti-roll bar link lugs missing, but secure at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,225 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Exhaust system rear clamp deteriorated

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)

Plastic lugs missing from n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,703 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,711 miles

corrosion [surface] on all 4 discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,926 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

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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FV56 CUG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 FV56 CUG, 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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FV56 CUG is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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