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SL56 WRF

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WRF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 70,191 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn plus outer sidewall has cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe rear rubber is split but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has corrosion in some places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,843 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has a leak straight after back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn plus outer sidewall has cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe rear rubber is split but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has corrosion in some places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,490 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,487 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,921 miles

Bad gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,921 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bad gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,640 miles

Catalyst heat sheild corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Catalyst heat sheild corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,693 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 17,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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
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SL56 WRF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

SL56 WRF is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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