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PY56 DCX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,079 mi
Last recorded88,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,850 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 16 Feb 2010 14,342 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,127 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 14,124 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 DCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

PY56 DCX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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