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MC56 BJV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,215 mi
Last recorded51,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 BJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 51,215 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 51,215 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 44,291 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 44,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 37,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,743 miles

all tyres starting to crack on tread.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,185 miles

Near Side Front Tyre has cracks on tread surface

Near Side Rear tyre has cracks in tread surface

Off Side Front Tyre has cracks on tread surface

Off Side Rear tyre has cracks in tread surface

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,185 miles

Near Side Front Tyre has cracks on tread surface

Near Side Rear tyre has cracks in tread surface

Off Side Front Tyre has cracks on tread surface

Off Side Rear tyre has cracks in tread surface

Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
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MC56 BJV 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 76.9%.

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 MC56 BJV, 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 MC56 BJV registered?

MC56 BJV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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