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RX56 YBZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,964 mi
Last recorded92,964 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 YBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 92,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,883 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 90,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 84,538 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 84,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,303 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,942 miles

rear brake pads suspeck low

Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake pads suspeck low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,242 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)

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall.

undertray fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,158 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RX56 YBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX56 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

RX56 YBZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is RX56 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 YBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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