MOT Status
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36,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (and o/s/f no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion on discs all around
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper and side repeater slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also rear (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front bumper and side repeater slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also rear (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Brake performance not tested due to condition on nearside front wheel (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested engine oil low warning lamp on, off dip stick when checked. Coolant low warning lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body panels & bumpers damaged
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Under tray/covers obscuring testable components
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Exhaust emissions HC high on fast idle test 115 ppm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring power steering components
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring power steering components
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater unit damaged
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Door & sill/wing panel damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays obscuring power steering components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.915 (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.50% (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1097ppm (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance glass missing (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Door & wing panel damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Bumper damaged
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
High parking brake lever travel
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Warning light on dash indicating fault
EML warning light on.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SK56 XLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2006.
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