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HX56 BVE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,913 mi
Last recorded52,913 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 BVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,405 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,545 miles

engine mangement light on at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,011 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,053 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 BVE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HX56 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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