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VU56 VXY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VXY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 75,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock right turn (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential bolt missing

general signs of corrosion front subframe

general signs of corrosion rear subframe

parts undersealed underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2016 71,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 71,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,807 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,807 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,852 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,079 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,195 miles

Front tyres speed and load rating are different to the rear tyres speed and load rating.

dent/ scratch on front hood.

dents on N/S/R wing and door.

rear discs grooved and lipped.

windscreen chipped

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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VU56 VXY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU56 VXY, 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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VU56 VXY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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