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SM56 UKP

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,939 mi
Last recorded61,939 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 96,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,918 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,918 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,430 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORODDED INSIDE

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,995 miles

Advise:ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 36,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,707 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 UKP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

SM56 UKP is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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