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PY56 BXW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,699 miles

Offside Front brake disk inner surface excessively scored

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

both rear exhaust clamps after back box corroded away

engine cooling light on dash

exhaust heat shield corroded

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,094 miles

both front lower arm bushes peeling

n/s/f bottom ball joint leaking grease

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,313 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,483 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
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PY56 BXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY56 BXW, 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 PY56 BXW registered?

PY56 BXW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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