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SP56 OHV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OHV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise condition of front and rear discs (corroded)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,957 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,899 miles

advise collection of minor damage on drivers side windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,087 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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SP56 OHV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SP56 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

SP56 OHV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is SP56 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 OHV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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