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HN56 VTC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,075 mi
Last recorded101,075 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VTC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,075 miles

heat shield insecure on front pipe

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Nov 2012 101,075 miles

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

heat shield insecure on front pipe

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,327 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 75,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front discs worn.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn 75% approx

Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn 75% approx

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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HN56 VTC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN56 VTC, 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 HN56 VTC registered?

HN56 VTC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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