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HX56 BCF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 BCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 72,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens full of water

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lens full of water

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 63,938 miles

noise from front suspension when driven,clonking.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear light lens damaged, poor condition

rear number plate cracked / damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear light lens damaged, poor condition

noise from front suspension when driven,clonking.

rear number plate cracked / damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,729 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front light unit damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,903 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,949 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 16,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 13,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,728 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall slightly perished

O/S/F tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 10,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,611 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 8,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,343 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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HX56 BCF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HX56 BCF, 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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HX56 BCF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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