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OE56 ADO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 ADO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,316 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,497 miles

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,163 miles

Offside Front run flat tyre fitted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 0n limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,498 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limits... o/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 5 Sep 2015 28,491 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limits... o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,520 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 12,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,499 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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OE56 ADO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OE56 ADO, 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 OE56 ADO registered?

OE56 ADO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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