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SY56 VOJ

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VOJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,146 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

mil light on

tyre sealant expired

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,876 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2015 37,621 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light not working.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 34,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,741 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,258 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,129 miles

inner front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,171 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 10,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SY56 VOJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VOJ, 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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SY56 VOJ is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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