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OE56 FJF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,510 mi
Last recorded57,510 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / arch lip corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected Joint seized making steering very stiff (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / arch lip corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,428 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,533 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,144 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,032 miles

Offside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area

Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,031 miles

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

Offside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inside faces (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 27,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,979 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 15,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,152 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 FJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OE56 FJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 FJF registered?

OE56 FJF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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