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SH56 XJO

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XJO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 21,669 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,154 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,413 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 11,408 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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
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SH56 XJO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH56 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

SH56 XJO is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SH56 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 XJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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