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OY56 MPZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,922 mi
Last recorded55,922 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MPZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,897 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,729 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,642 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,816 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEARBARS ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES FRONT TYRES

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,865 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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OY56 MPZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY56 MPZ, 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 OY56 MPZ registered?

OY56 MPZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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