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VE56 OUV

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Lpg 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 OUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 86,342 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking. ok for mot.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge. ok for mot.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,632 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,632 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 45,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,819 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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VE56 OUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE56 OUV, 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 VE56 OUV registered?

VE56 OUV is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is VE56 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 OUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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