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ST56 HMY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,015 mi
Last recorded66,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HMY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,015 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,163 miles

advise discs wearing front,rear

Fail 22 Jun 2013 45,141 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 40,017 miles

n/s wing repeater reflector missing but still operational

rear anti rolbars slight play

Fail 28 May 2012 40,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wing repeater reflector missing but still operational

rear anti rolbars slight play

Pass 18 May 2011 25,131 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

engine check light on

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,431 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,431 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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 HMY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

ST56 HMY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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