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OY56 TXN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,834 mi
Last recorded55,834 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 55,834 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 55,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 47,732 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 47,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate paint covered (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate paint covered (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 37,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 29,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both front tyres perished/cracking

Fail 25 May 2015 29,464 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,265 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 TXN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY56 TXN, 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 OY56 TXN registered?

OY56 TXN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is OY56 TXN safe to buy?

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