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SK56 TXR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres verrry close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 61,867 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has no beam pattern and verrry low (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning steers very easy to nearside and stiff to the offside. (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front brakes binding badly unable to turn wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are quite rusty corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

front wheelbearings not tested due to binding brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

nearside headlamp is dull

possible fault within steering rack causing steering to pull to the left

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,735 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,920 miles

exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,636 miles

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,636 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,157 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,277 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake disc grooved on outer face

Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,261 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake disc grooved on outer face

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,682 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 19,682 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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SK56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK56 TXR, 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 SK56 TXR registered?

SK56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is SK56 TXR safe to buy?

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