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FY56 ECE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,436 mi
Last recorded43,436 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ECE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,436 miles

ENGINE SUBFRAME SURFACE CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER HUB BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER HUB BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 2 Mar 2023 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR MOST PART OF SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ENGINE SUBFRAME SURFACE CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER HUB BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER HUB BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,868 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 42,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,564 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,197 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,702 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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FY56 ECE 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 80%.

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 FY56 ECE, 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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FY56 ECE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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