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SD56 FZJ

2006 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX845,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 FZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 84,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,655 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,433 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TEST

STICKERS ON WINDSCREEN ABOVE VIEW OF ROAD

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,427 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)

STICKERS ON WINDSCREEN ABOVE VIEW OF ROAD

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,525 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front shock absorber gators split

heatshield insecure/corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,264 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 65,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,495 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,350 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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SD56 FZJ is a 2006 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD56 FZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD56 FZJ registered?

SD56 FZJ is a 2006 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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