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RE56 YHO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,728 mi
Last recorded21,728 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 21,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 21,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 21,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 19,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 18,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall

front steering and suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,593 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to tread bars

Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED

headlamp wash not working

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,542 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 11,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,988 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 9,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front inner brake discs has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,624 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
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RE56 YHO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE56 YHO, 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 RE56 YHO registered?

RE56 YHO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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