MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside corrosion to suspension components due to age
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at hanger next to differential (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Offside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall
engine covers and under trays fitted
exhaust and rear clamp deteriorated due to corrosion also heat shield on exhaust loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe bracket (7.1.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
engine covers and under trays fitted
heat shields loose at the front of the exhaust
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe bracket (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
engine covers and under trays fitted
heat shields loose at the front of the exhaust
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
EML on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
both front tyres starting to crack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
both front tyres starting to crack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no plate holder loose
small cut in nsr tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no plate holder loose
small cut in nsr tyre sidewall
windscreen wiper blades torn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SM56 UKK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SM56 UKK, 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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SM56 UKK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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