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OE56 PPU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,812 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,807 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 May 2014 63,098 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,643 miles

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

front tyres wear on edge

screen chip ns

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,140 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,559 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,398 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 PPU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE56 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

OE56 PPU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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