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SK56 VBT

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,631 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and two rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,101 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 41,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,377 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,305 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,392 miles

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

both rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,878 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,422 miles

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 VBT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SK56 VBT, 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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SK56 VBT is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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