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RO56 RZH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,259 mi
Last recorded67,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 RZH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,894 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,799 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,071 miles

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,730 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,515 miles

front brake discs condition getting poor

water in offside direction indicator reapeater lamp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,230 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,934 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front registration plate damaged

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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RO56 RZH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO56 RZH, 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 RO56 RZH registered?

RO56 RZH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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