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SW56 BBU

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,095 mi
Last recorded25,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,039 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,161 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 17,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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)

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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SW56 BBU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW56 BBU, 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 SW56 BBU registered?

SW56 BBU is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is SW56 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 BBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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