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OE56 SCZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 37,107 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 37,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,621 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 35,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 35,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,437 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,880 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 21,567 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,847 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 19,811 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,394 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking advised.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 10,418 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 SCZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

OE56 SCZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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