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ML56 ECW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,855 miles

Both front calipers are damp (not leaking)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 100,804 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front calipers are damp (not leaking)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,444 miles

sills corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

sills corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,687 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,663 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,415 miles

N/s sun visor wont retain but does not restrict view

Rear brakes binding slightly but wheel can still be rotated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,414 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly but wheel can still be rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,135 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,596 miles

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

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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ML56 ECW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML56 ECW, 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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ML56 ECW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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