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SM56 ULW

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ULW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 54,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

front and rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2025 54,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

front and rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,522 miles

corrosion starting to both rear outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted limiting inspection

rear underside showing signs of corrosion sills and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,465 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 21,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,846 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 10,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,019 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 ULW is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

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