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VO56 HLC

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HLC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,166 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Front nail in tyre and perished in tread

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,166 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front nail in tyre and perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread and is perished

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,934 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread and is perished

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,320 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2011 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,559 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,984 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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VO56 HLC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO56 HLC, 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 VO56 HLC registered?

VO56 HLC is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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