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FY56 OVB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,716 mi
Last recorded51,716 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OVB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,787 miles

(Carried out fast track re-test on the new system)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,766 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 29,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,891 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 OVB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY56 OVB, 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 FY56 OVB registered?

FY56 OVB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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