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AO56 FTN

2006 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,164 mi
Last recorded36,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 35,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,349 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 19,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,093 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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AO56 FTN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO56 FTN, 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 AO56 FTN registered?

AO56 FTN is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AO56 FTN safe to buy?

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