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SK56 WRE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 71,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2018 70,999 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Seized and Snapped off! (1.7.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated engine bay side (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cill to inner arch! (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cill to inner arch! (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe weld snapped going into back box! (7.1.2)

All rear suspension arms and components corroded!

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

Offside Front small coolant leak from engine coolant hose

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

Rear exhaust clamp partially missing!

Pass 8 May 2017 68,633 miles

Front sub-frame corroded!

Rear sub-frame corroded!

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CILL (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe corroded!

Part cill covers fitted bothe sides!

Rear subframe corroded!

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,002 miles

Front plastic underguard is loose

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

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

Nearside Rear condensation on light lens

light corrosion patches under car mainly around rear inner arches

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,495 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,093 miles

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 33,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,802 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,798 miles

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

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

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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SK56 WRE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

SK56 WRE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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