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SL56 VHJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VHJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,261 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside generally corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 78,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,452 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,937 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,200 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,607 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,609 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 27,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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SL56 VHJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL56 VHJ, 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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SL56 VHJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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