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RY56 TZB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 TZB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 56,287 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened /rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emission level high

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Dec 2024 55,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions slightly high

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

Front & rear subframes have areas heavily corroded/rusty

Front & rear suspension components have areas corroded/rusty

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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))

Parking brake minimal effort o/s & n/s rear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has various underbody shields

Pass 27 Dec 2023 55,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust heat shield deteriorated and loose

handbrake requires attention

o/s side repeater damaged

sump corroded and weeping

under body shields fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s indicator repeater damaged

under body shield fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s indicator repeater damaged

under body shield fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,522 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

o/s indicator repeater damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2021 52,522 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

o/s indicator repeater damaged

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,975 miles

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

rear exhaust clamp corroded/weak

both rear coil springs have areas corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs have areas corroded

wipers are weak clearing windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2018 46,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs have areas corroded

wipers are weak clearing windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 40,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,279 miles

Front & rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,279 miles

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

Front & rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,924 miles

Cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,021 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RY56 TZB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY56 TZB, 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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RY56 TZB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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