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SP56 NRX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear tyres perished between treads

oil sump covered in silicone type material

steering slightly tight to turn

Fail 7 Feb 2020 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres perished between treads

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

oil sump covered in silicone type material

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,268 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,303 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,466 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SP56 NRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP56 NRX, 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 SP56 NRX registered?

SP56 NRX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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