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SA56 TTU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,966 mi
Last recorded59,966 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 TTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,966 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fault light on at time of test

Fail 28 Dec 2016 59,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fault light on at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

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

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre On Shoulder

Steering Knuckle Corroded & Tight

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 45,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

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

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre On Shoulder

Steering Knuckle Corroded & Tight

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,835 miles

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

oil level on min

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,758 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,295 miles

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres sidewall cut not to cords

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,656 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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SA56 TTU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA56 TTU, 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 SA56 TTU registered?

SA56 TTU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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