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SM56 ZVR

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZVR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,551 miles

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

centre brake light in-op

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,551 miles

centre brake light in-op

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,550 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,048 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,036 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 38,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 ZVR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

SM56 ZVR is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SM56 ZVR safe to buy?

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