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SY56 SZX

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 SZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,018 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 62,012 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sill and O/S/R inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,212 miles

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Fail 27 Sep 2013 53,199 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,982 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,977 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 29,616 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 29,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,318 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 18,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,330 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 14,330 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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
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SY56 SZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY56 SZX, 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 SY56 SZX registered?

SY56 SZX is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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