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SM56 UKS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,683 mi
Last recorded84,683 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UKS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,683 miles

Front brake pads close to limit

Rear exhaust blow

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake pads close to limit

Rear exhaust blow

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,503 miles

FRONT NO PLATE POOR

FRONT PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES NS ON LIMIT

NSR SHOCK DAMP

Pass 13 May 2015 63,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2014 56,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,230 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,927 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 UKS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

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

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