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SK56 VYH

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,986 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 47,666 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r tyres ,surface cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2012 45,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,729 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,689 miles

advise nearside wiper blade split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise nearside wiper blade split

advise offside front tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,997 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 VYH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

SK56 VYH is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is SK56 VYH safe to buy?

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