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RX56 XXC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 62,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 17,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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RX56 XXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX56 XXC, 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 RX56 XXC registered?

RX56 XXC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is RX56 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 XXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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