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SM56 JUJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,347 mi
Last recorded51,347 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside face (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2017 51,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside face (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,674 miles

Both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside rear outer sill soft

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Offside Rear outer sill soft

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,980 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,058 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,774 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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SM56 JUJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM56 JUJ, 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 SM56 JUJ registered?

SM56 JUJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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