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SW56 VPE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,155 mi
Last recorded40,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 40,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure back box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,212 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,532 miles

all tyres perishing

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 18,532 miles

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

all tyres perishing

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,726 miles

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

slight wear in offside front wiper blade

Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,084 miles

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 VPE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 SW56 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

SW56 VPE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SW56 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 VPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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