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SV56 LJE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,081 mi
Last recorded64,081 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,081 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,081 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

Front Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,088 miles

steering stiff when turning right

Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

steering stiff when turning right

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 30,560 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,945 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,358 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 12,357 miles

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

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)

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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SV56 LJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV56 LJE, 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 SV56 LJE registered?

SV56 LJE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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