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SV56 XPK

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,826 mi
Last recorded66,826 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,826 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,996 miles

rear height adjuster snapped

Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear height adjuster snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,435 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,826 miles

front tyres edges wearing 225/45zr18 95y

Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,424 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyresedges wearing 225/45zr18 95y

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,780 miles

rear tyres edges wearing 225/45zr18 95y

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,775 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,897 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 26,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,362 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 22,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 XPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPK, 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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SV56 XPK is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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