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SL56 DFY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 DFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,000 miles

front and rear brake discs has surface corrosion

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,274 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,908 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm offside rear on 2mm

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,037 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

offside rear brake squealing when turned

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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SL56 DFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL56 DFY, 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 SL56 DFY registered?

SL56 DFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SL56 DFY safe to buy?

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