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PJ56 BPX

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 BPX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and all underbody components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,045 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,216 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,186 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,406 miles

both front suspension strut gaiters torn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,406 miles

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

both front suspension strut gaiters torn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,016 miles

engine light is on

n/s/f tyre is close to limit worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamps slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn to inner edge and outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn thin

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Rear exhuast clamp corroded and exhuast system has a minor leak of gas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,878 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamps slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn to inner edge and outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn thin

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Rear exhuast clamp corroded and exhuast system has a minor leak of gas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,163 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,969 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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PJ56 BPX is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ56 BPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ56 BPX registered?

PJ56 BPX is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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