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SH56 EVK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,182 mi
Last recorded68,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,182 miles

Rear advise all rear metal brake pipes covered in protective coating,

Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear advise all rear metal brake pipes covered in protective coating,

Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,142 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

rear chassis and arms at rear of vehicle corroded slightly

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

rear chassis and arms at rear of vehicle corroded slightly

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,332 miles

rear disks corroded on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,305 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)

rear disks corroded on the inner edge slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 25,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SH56 EVK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SH56 EVK, 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 SH56 EVK registered?

SH56 EVK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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