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SK56 ZMV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 143,843 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 143,831 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 138,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre wearing low inner edge

nearside front wiper split ok for test

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,509 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
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SK56 ZMV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SK56 ZMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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