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ST56 FFZ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 FFZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in various places underside of the vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/45 Y18 other tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,818 miles

Nearside Front starting to split on inner sidewall not deep

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has large cut with stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,098 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 47,098 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,089 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,834 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 36,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp detached.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,973 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 30,744 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,228 miles

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

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

rear inner discs corroded

rear silencer clamp rusted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 25,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear inner discs corroded

rear silencer clamp rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,712 miles

both front inner brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,550 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 12,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 4,633 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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ST56 FFZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST56 FFZ, 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 ST56 FFZ registered?

ST56 FFZ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is ST56 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 FFZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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