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PY56 BYC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,895 mi
Last recorded55,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,923 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,645 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,396 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,249 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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PY56 BYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYC, 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 PY56 BYC registered?

PY56 BYC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is PY56 BYC safe to buy?

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