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SK56 VAY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,658 mi
Last recorded72,658 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VAY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,658 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General underside corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,585 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,150 miles

brake pipe covered not tested

rear pads worn

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe covered not tested

rear pads worn

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,012 miles

both front tyres very close to limit

front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

parts of brake pipes coated in plastic not tested

slight play on both rear links

Fail 5 Oct 2010 43,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres very close to limit

front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

parts of brake pipes coated in plastic not tested

slight play on both rear links

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,031 miles

inner faces of front discs slightly worn and pitted

n/s/f tyre getting low

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 VAY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

SK56 VAY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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