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OV56 APU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 APU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 76,925 miles

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

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

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

Steering more stiff turning to the right.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 76,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering more stiff turning to the right.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,251 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 2.5mm n/s/r 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,362 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,038 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades split but clearing screen efficiently

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,763 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,656 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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OV56 APU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV56 APU, 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 OV56 APU registered?

OV56 APU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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