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AO56 FTY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,233 mi
Last recorded82,233 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,233 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,156 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating and pads wearing

Pass 27 May 2015 67,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 67,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,975 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,701 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 FTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO56 FTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 FTY registered?

AO56 FTY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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