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SV56 UHB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,529 mi
Last recorded60,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,529 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,308 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 34,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,881 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,317 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre as cut on sidewall not deep enough to reatch ply or cord

Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,317 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre as cut on sidewall not deep enough to reatch ply or cord

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 UHB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV56 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

SV56 UHB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is SV56 UHB safe to buy?

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