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VO56 HTE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 77,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 55,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 54,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scuffing very close to limit on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,793 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
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VO56 HTE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO56 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

VO56 HTE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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