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PN56 HTX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 HTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills covered

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,764 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,494 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 75,368 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,120 miles

Rear Outer both sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,120 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Outer both sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 64,987 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 63,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 60,705 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,096 miles

Exhaust centre section heatshields deteriorating

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components from inspection

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre section heatshields deteriorating

Exhaust centre to rear section join has a slight blow

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, cracking, 2 nails in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components from inspection

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,502 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 39,632 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,221 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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PN56 HTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN56 HTX, 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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PN56 HTX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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