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SL56 VSF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Lpg 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VSF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,827 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 75,441 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper banjo bolt leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,713 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 15 Nov 2012 47,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,178 miles

Both rear tyres showing wear

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,302 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 33,301 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2009 25,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 25,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

SL56 VSF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is SL56 VSF safe to buy?

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