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PX56 RKE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 RKE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,742 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads 70-75% worn

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing uneven on inner edge 225/45/wr18

rear brake pads 60-70% worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads 70-75% worn

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing uneven on inner edge 225/45/wr18

rear brake pads 60-70% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,203 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 8 Sep 2009 15,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

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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PX56 RKE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX56 RKE, 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 PX56 RKE registered?

PX56 RKE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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