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SM56 UKK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion to suspension components due to age

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,327 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,428 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 72,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,593 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,543 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 41,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 41,234 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 33,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 33,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,723 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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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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